The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has revealed the winners of the 2024 HTA Grower of the Year Awards at Horticulture, The Conference, held at the International Convention Centre, Birmingham.
Twelve awards were presented across six categories, celebrating outstanding achievements in the horticultural industry. Among the top winners were Majestic Trees, which took home the Blooming Marvellous Employer and Life Beyond Peat awards; David Austin Roses and Double H Nurseries jointly won the Plant Producer award, while Provender Nurseries won the Inspirational Business award.
Notable individuals were also recognized, including Henil Vashi from Robin Tacchi Plants Ltd, who won Young Grower Under 35, and Richard Pavey from Majestic Trees, who received the Best Staff Member award.
Pippa Greenwood, Horticulture Manager at the HTA, commented: "It is wonderful to see the next generation of horticultural talent being celebrated, as this will ensure our phenomenal industry continues to thrive."
The representatives for David Austin Roses and Double H Nurseries share their award
Full List of Winners and Highly Commended:
Blooming Marvellous Employer – Majestic Trees (Winner)
Inspirational Business – Provender Nurseries (Winner), The Horti House, Double H Nurseries Ltd (Highly Commended)
Life Beyond Peat – Majestic Trees (Winner), David Austin Roses (Highly Commended)
Young Grower Under 35 – Henil Vashi, Robin Tacchi Plants Ltd (Winner), Ellen Underwood, Majestic Trees (Highly Commended)
Best Staff Member – Richard Pavey, Majestic Trees (Winner), Eleanor Radley-Moore, RJ Trees and Hedging Ltd (Highly Commended)
Plant Producer – David Austin Roses and Double H Nurseries (joint Winners), Wyevale Nurseries Limited (Highly Commended)
For more information:
Horticultural Trades Association
www.the-hta.org.uk