FLORISTS RECOGNIZED AT THE 2005 FTD FLORAL EXTRAVAGANZA

DOWNERS GROVE, IL. (August 5, 2005) - FTD is pleased to announce the winners of the prestigious 2005 FTD Member Awards. The acknowledgements were made at the 2005 FTD Floral Extravaganza, which gathered FTD Members for three days of shopping, education and networking. Longtime FTD friend Merlin Olsen, FTD Executive Vice President of Sales George Kanganis and FTD President and CEO Michael Soenen presented the awards, highlighting each member's leadership and impact on their community and the floral industry.

The recipients of the 2005 FTD Member Awards are:

• FTD New Member Award - Suzy Caiger of Ada's Flowers in Oakville, Ontario
• FTD Progressive Florist Award - Richard G. Samuelson of Judy's Central Point Florist and Gifts in Central Point, Oregon
• FTD Marketing Award - Don Flipsie of Field of Flowers in Davie, Florida
• FTD Industry Service Award - Shirley Lyons of Dandelions Flowers and Gifts in Eugene, Oregon
• FTD Lifetime Achievement Award - Bruce McShan of McShan Florist in Dallas, TX
• FTD John A. Valentine Award - Tanya Wolff-Molson of Jenny's Floral Studio in Sarnia, Ontario

"These awards give us the opportunity to showcase deserving individuals for their hard work and dedication to the floral industry," said Soenen. "It is an honor to have each of these florists choose FTD as their business partner."

The FTD Member Award nominations are made by fellow FTD Members, Regional Vice Presidents of FTD and Field Business Consultants (FBCs).

About FTD Group, Inc.
FTD Group, Inc. is a holding company for FTD, Inc., which is a provider of floral services and products to member florists and a direct marketer of flowers and specialty gifts

For pictures of the award winners, contact Megan Pettit at mpettit@ftdi.com or
800-788-9000 ext. 6540.

Press Contact
Megan Pettit
FTD Inc.
3113 Woodcreek Drive
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Tel: 630-724-6540
Email: mpettit@ftdi.com

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