UK-based Greenwood Plants wins ‘Gold Rose’ award at AIPH International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) Awards 2024. AIPH President Leonardo Capitanio presented the prestigious award during the awards ceremony held on January 23, 2024, at IPM Essen, Germany.
Established in 2009 with the backing of FloraCulture International, the AIPH IGOTY Awards celebrate excellence in horticulture, honoring top ornamental production nurseries worldwide for their dedication and contributions to the industry.
Greenwood Plants, a landscape supply nursery specializing in the new build property, commercial, and infrastructure sectors, manages over 100 acres and produces approximately six million plants annually across its six nursery sites. In recognition of its commitment to sustainability, the company received the HTA Peat-free Grower of the Year award in 2023.
Melanie Asker, Managing Director of Greenwood Plants, expressed delight at winning the award, attributing it to the hard work of the team and acknowledging the overwhelming support from the UK industry.
In addition to the Gold Rose Award, Greenwood Plants secured victories in the Finished Plants & Trees category, presented by Torben Brinkmann, Head of Projects at IPM Essen, and the Sustainability category, presented by Sarah von Fintel, Key Account Manager for GlobalG.A.P. and G.N.N. Label.
The IGOTY 2024 jury praised Greenwood Plants as an innovative producer of landscape-ready plants and a recognized leader in the field. The company’s commitment to environmental sustainability and innovative marketing efforts were highlighted as key factors contributing to its success.
The category winners of IGOTY 2024 include:
- Young International Grower of the Year
- Winner: Colin Fernandes (Kenya)
- Finalists: Tomasz Dźwigoń (Poland), Zhuoer Fang (China)
- Cut Flowers and Bulbs
- Winner: Beyond Chrysant (Netherlands)
- Finalist: Yunnan Yunxiu Flower Co. Ltd. (China)
- Young Plants
- Winner: Sjaak van Schie (Netherlands)
- Finalists: Guangzhou Flower Research Center (China), Yunnan Shining Flora Co., Ltd. (China)
- Finished Plants and Trees
- Winner: Greenwood Plants (UK)
- Finalists: Huverba BV (Netherlands), Kwekerij Dirk Mermans (Belgium)
- Sustainability
- Winner: Greenwood Plants (UK)
- Finalists: Beyond Chrysant (Netherlands), Fitoralia (Spain), Kwekerij Dirk Mermans (Belgium)
The AIPH extends its gratitude to the Host Sponsor IPM Essen, Founding Partner FloraCulture International, Sapphire Sponsors GLOBALG.A.P. & GGN Label, and Greeningup, Pearl Sponsors Greenhouse Sustainability, Green is Life, and MyPlant & Garden, and Media Partners Economía & Viveros, Guiaverde, Horticulture Week, Grower Talks/Green Profit, and Pod Osłonami PL for their support of the awards.
Entries for IGOTY 2025 are now open, inviting horticultural professionals to showcase their excellence in the industry. Further information and entry details are available [here](entry link).