International Grower of the Year Awards

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The International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) Awards were launched by AIPH and FCI in 2009. The awards recognise best practice in horticultural production by ornamental production nurseries around the globe.

Not only do the awards champion outstanding achievement in the sector, they offer a unique opportunity to benefit from international networking across ornamentals horticulture industry. Growers, horticultural businesses and industry peers can all get involved by either entering the competition, sponsoring the event or attending the reception and awards ceremony.

The 2025 Awards are supported by Headline Sponsor MPS, Host Sponsor IPM Essen, and Sapphire Sponsor (Sustainability Category) GlobalG.A.P.

“The team will be so delighted to have won this award. They’ve been really excited and it’s an absolute credit to their hard work. It’s a great accolade and the support that we’ve had from across the industry in the UK has been amazing, so it’s something everyone can be proud of.”

Melanie Asker, Managing Director of Greenwood Plants

Overall IGOTY Award Winners

  • 2024 Greenwood Plants, UK
  • 2023 Brookdale Treeland Nurseries Ltd, Canada
  • 2022 Metrolina Greenhouses, USA
  • 2020 Anthura BV, The Netherlands
  • 2019 Gediflora, Belgium
  • 2018 Ter Laak Orchids, The Netherlands
  • 2017 Flores El Capiro S.A., Colombia
  • 2016 Costa Farms, USA
  • 2015 No awards
  • 2014 Schoneveld Nurseries, The Netherlands
  • 2013 Sheridan Nurseries, Canada
  • 2012 Sheridan Nurseries, Canada
  • 2011 Bylands, Canada
  • 2010 Hillier Nurseries, UK
  • 2009 Sylva van Hulle, Belgium
  • BTN - IGOTY 2023 Winner
    Industry Grower of the Year Winner 2020
    Industry Grower of the Year Winner 2019
    Industry Grower of the Year Winner 2018
    Industry Grower of the Year Winners
    Industry Grower of the Year Winners
    Industry Grower of the Year Winners
    Industry Grower of the Year Winners
    Industry Grower of the Year Winners
    Industry Grower of the Year Winners
    Industry Grower of the Year Winners
    Industry Grower of the Year Winners