Current Year's Nominees

Owner/Operator

Rustic Rose

Please tell us about your organization's products & services.

"As most of you all know, at Rustic Rose, we love to deliver smiles. Thats the reaction we get when we deliver flowers, even in the most difficult situations. Regardless of the occasion, flowers will always lift someone's spirits & brighten their day. Aside from delivering smiles, we also take on larger events like weddings, corporate events, and parties as well as family tributes and celebrations of life."

Please tell the membership a bit about you. Share your background, interests, hobbies, and other fun information.

"Most everyone knows me or has seen me out and about delivering flowers, but for those who I haven't met yet, my name is Luke Fugate & I am the owner of Rustic Rose - "your neighborhood florist." My mother, Kathleen, was a partner with me here until they re-located to Burkburnett, Texas. When I'm not using my creative ideas at work, I enjoy traveling back and forth to Burkburnett to see my parents, brother & sister-in-law and my niece and nephew. Outside of spending time with family and friends, I enjoy trips to tropical destinations, playing a round of golf, taking in a movie or sporting event, or just grabbing a bite to eat at a local restaurant."

Why do you believe you have been chosen for this award?

"Going on almost two decades of being involved in the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce ... and I still have a little gas in the tank. Like I've mentioned before. I love our small town and love seeing the growth and opportunity out there. We've had lots of new construction/remodeling happening, which is always a good sign. I've always tried to do my part and support the people in my back yard and will continue to do so. I appreciate all the support over the last 5 years and we are looking forward to helping our community, however we can, continue to grow and prosper."