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The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) members consist of thousands of growers of flowers and ornamental plants around the world who are together united by one essential goal – promoting the place of plants in people’s lives.
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AIPH is responsible for approving the world’s most exceptional horticultural expos creating long lasting green legacies in cities across the globe.
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AIPH Blooming Economies & Cities to Inspire the World
AIPH Blooming Economies & Cities to Inspire The World 2.0. Up-to-date statistics from recent Expos hosted in Asia and Europe.
Learn moreAIPH hosts several conferences, webinars and events such as the International Grower of the Year award throughout the year. Read about these along with the latest news about the association’s activities.
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AIPH International Grower of the Year
The AIPH International Grower of the Year Awards celebrate the best of the best in ornamental horticulture
Learn moreAIPH’s key aim is to stimulate demand for ornamental trees, plants and flowers worldwide. We are committed to supporting growers in achieving this by protecting and promoting the interests of the industry.
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The AIPH’s Global Industry Intelligence Centre (GIIC) is an international hub for industry information and knowledge exchange.
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Country Profile - Thailand
The report contains insights on production and consumption of the floriculture industry in Thailand, imports and exports, and business opportunities
DownloadAIPH Green City activities promote the essential role of plants in creating vibrant urban areas in which people and businesses can thrive.
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The procedure to enter the AIPH International Grower of the Year is designed to be simple and not time-consuming. All you need to do is fill in the online submission form at the following link:
This is your application form. Submissions must be completed in ENGLISH* (Although arrangements can be made to allow you to fill in the form in your native language, the application will then need to be translated into English by a professional translation company. The applicant will carry this cost.)
AIPH is offering to IGOTY 2026 entrants assistance to help in completing the entry form. AIPH will introduce you to an interviewer who will conduct an interview with you and prepare a draft entry. The draft entry will be sent to you for you to check and amend as you prefer. It is your responsibility to submit the application online. If you prefer you can complete the application by yourself.
Please restrict your answer to each question to a maximum of 300 words.
You may provide supporting documentation with your submission; these are not compulsory for submission however they can strengthen your application. For example: photographs, videos, press cuttings, promotional materials, procedural documents, certificates for environmental or working standards etc., in ENGLISH*
Once you have completed the compulsory questions, you will be asked if you have been nominated, or if you are applying directly.
*If English is not your native language and you are not fluent, we would advise completing your entry in your native language and paying a fee for a professional translation service. This will ensure your entry remains accurate and that the information provided comes across clearly to the judges. If you have any questions, please contact events@aiph.org.
6th July 2025: Deadline to submit an entry. Late submissions require special permission
September 2025: Additional information may be requested by the jury
End of September 2025: Final judging takes place
October 2025: Announcement of finalists
November 2025: Announcement of the date and venue for Reception and Awards ceremony
12th January 2026: Ticket bookings close
The awards comprise four categories. Entrants can submit their company into multiple categories.
The IGOTY Awards captures the attention of a global audience. The benefits of participating include:
The judging panel comprises a maximum of seven people (one chairman, three category chairmen, three judges) who are selected and approved by the AIPH Executive Committee for a maximum period of three years. The AIPH Executive Committee selects specialists to chair each category to ensure a robust and fair process, and an overall chairman to ensure the category chairmen are following the guidance, and to ensure the overall winner is selected in a fair manner. All judges must meet the following criteria:
At the discretion of the judging panel, Certificates of Merit may be awarded to entries that demonstrate a particular feature of their business that is worthy of merit, despite not scoring highly enough to be a Finalist for an IGOTY Award.
A judge will not enter into discussion, comment or correspondence should the judging panel decision be challenged by a nominee. This must be sought directly from the AIPH secretariat. To protect and respect the confidential nature of the applications, each judge is required to sign a legal ‘Confidentiality Agreement’.
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