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INTERNATIONAL GROWER OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2018Where global horticulture celebrates the best in ornamentals production.
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Tuesday 23 January 2018 Venue: IPM Fairground in “Hall Essen”
Location: Messe Essen Exhibition Centre, in Essen, Germany
www.aiph.org/groweroftheyear
o Book tickets: www.etouches.com/aiph-awards-2018
The AIPH International Grower of the Year Awards recognises best practice in horticultural production by the top ornamentals production nurseries from around the globe, celebrating the expertise and energy they give to horticulture.The international jury will look for excellence in five key areas:
• Economic performance• Level of innovation• Market orientation• Environmental standards• Human resource policy
Crucially they will also look for the stand out features that elevate the business to be the best grower in its field and the world.
We encourage any grower that believes in what they are doing and believes that they are the best to enter this global contest.
These Awards are a great opportunity for businesses. As a winner, a company’s profile is raised on a global scale, instantly badging it as a leading, high quality grower. An AIPH International Grower of the Year Award is also a priceless marketing tool, supported by global coverage from the International trade media providing winners with maximum coverage.
Costa Farms
www.aiph.org/groweroftheyear
Book tickets: www.etouches.com/aiph-awards-2018
View Main Brochure: http://aiph.org/igoty-brochure.pdf
VIEW IGOTY 2017 AWARDS CEREMONY
ARE YOU THE WORLD’S BEST ORNAMENTALS GROWER?
“This past year we
got amazing coverage,
literally all over the world.
The owners and the 4,000
workers were all very
excited. We were humbled
and it really did motivate us
to do even better. It really
was a very huge moment for
Costa Farms!”
Mike Rimland Costa Farms, USA,
IGOTY winner 2016 2017 AIPH Awards & Gala Dinner
HEADLINE PARTNER Royal FloraHolland has been a member of AIPH for years. The cooperative also supports the Horticultural Entrepreneur Award where the most innovative and enterprising company from the horticultural sector is awarded. Winners of this competition are also recommended for the International Grower of the Year Award. We feel strongly about promoting innovation and successful entrepreneurship in this sector and warmly support both awards.
www.royalfloraholland.com
“It’s only getting bigger and
it’s only getting better and
we are very proud to be a
part of it.”
Lucas Vos, CEO of Royal FloraHolland, Headline Sponsor
“It’s a very emotional
ceremony and this prize
is for our workers! At this
award you are surrounded
by the biggest and best in
the world, so you should be
there.”
Carlos Manuel Uribe, Managing Director of Flores El Capiro,
WINNER 2017 IGOTY & Gold Winner of Cut Flowers
www.aiph.org/groweroftheyear
Book tickets: www.etouches.com/aiph-awards-2018
VENUEUpon popular demand, the event will be conveniently held on the IPM Messe Essen Fairground. “Hall Essen” is easily accessible from the “east” entrance and is located between hall 12 and hall 13.
PROGRAMME18.00 Welcome drinks reception, sponsors’ showcase and
international networking, accompanied by live lounge music
19.00 Gala dinner
20.30 Awards ceremony
21.00 Grand dessert buffet and continued international networking with live music, entertainment and dancing
Over 200 people from 20 nations attended the 2017 awards!
BOOK TICKETS Individual €220 (Early bird €200)
Group (Table of 10) €200 (Early bird €180)
+ VAT per person Early bird offer ends 31 October 2017
Bookings close 8 January 2018
Each ticket comes with free IPM Essen 2018 admission!
CELEBRATE WITH HORTICULTURE’S INDUSTRY LEADERS
FOUNDING PARTNER FloraCulture International (FCI), your gateway to global ornamental horticulture is the only international trade magazine in the worldwide ornamental sector. FCI shares knowledge, inspires, and strengthens the special and necessary cooperation within the ornamental sector by bringing people, markets and cultures together in the themes and articles.
www.floraculture.eu
EVENT PARTNER The international trade fair for plants (IPM ESSEN) is the world’s leading trade fair for horticulture. It is the only specialist trade fair of its kind to cover the entire value chain of plants, including production, technology, floristry, garden features, and point of sale. The 35th edition of the world’s leading trade fair for horticulture continued with top rates in 2017:1.577 exhibitors from around 50 nations presented the newest botanic displays, innovative technology, and trendy floristry.
www.ipm-essen.deFlores El Capiro
From the world leader in kiwifruit
Zespri CEO Lain Jager
Fruitful Lessons
The Future of Horticulture:
Creating a Culture of Quality
Agora Group
A fish out of water
The Rarest Rose
Award-winning Avalanche
An exclusive interview
Florist Neill Strain
Floral Couture Be Fashion, Not Victim
March-April 2017
2017 WINNERS
CUT FLOWERSFlores El Capiro S.A.Colombia
CUT FLOWERSVan den Berg Roses The Netherlands
CUT FLOWERSLLC TK-Podosinki Russia
YOUNG PLANTSBeijing Nabobay Horticulture Co., Ltd – China
FINISHED PLANTS AND TREESBoomkwekerij Ebben B.V.The Netherlands
FINISHED PLANTS AND TREESThe Bransford Webbs Plant Company – UK
FINISHED PLANTS AND TREESBoterdaele Erik bvbaBelgium
YOUNG PLANTSGraff Kristensen A/SDenmark
FINISHED PLANTS AND TREESGui Zhou Miaofu Urban Horticulture Co.,Ltd – China
“This award is very
different from any other
award, as it’s given to us by
fellow plantsmen, growers
and their associations around
the world. This is a fantastic
honour for our team, so that
they can see that visions and
strategy is not just a
paper exercise.”
Poul Graff – Owner of Graff Kristensen, Gold winner of
Young Plants 2017
ARE YOU THE WORLD ’S BEST ORNAMENTALS GROWER?FI
NIS
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PLA
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& T
REES Growers
of plants and trees that are ready for
final sale.
CU
T FL
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& B
ULB
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Growers of cuttings, plugs,
liners, seedlings, etc, which are sold for
growing on.
YOU
NG
PLA
NTS
Growers of flowers and
foliage which are cut for indoor decorative use
and bulbs.
Enter the AIPH International Grower of the Year Awards 2018 and gain global recognition For details on how to enter the competition or sponsor the event visit: www.aiph.org/groweroftheyear
CAN YOU DEMONSTRATE EXCELLENCE IN…• Economic performance
• Level of innovation
• Market orientation
• Environmental standards
• Human resource policy?
WHY ENTER? Demonstrate your professionalism Raise your profile Get the edge over your competition Impress your customers Attract new talent and customers Boost staff enthusiasm and commitment Benefit from a valuable commercial marketing tool
WE ARE PROUD TO INTRODUCE TWO NEW CATEGORIES THIS YEAR....
2016 Costa Farms
USA2016 Arcadia
The Netherlands2016 Florensis
The Netherlands
2017 Gui Zhou Miaofu Urban
Horticulture Co. Ltd., China2017 Flores El Capiro S.A.
Colombia2017 Graff Kristensen A/S
Denmark
SUSTAINABILITY AWARD INSPIRING BUSINESS AWARD
ENTRIES TIMELINE:
15 July 2017 Deadline to submit entry forms
August 2017 Additional information may be
requested by the jury
End September Judging
Early October 2017 Announcement of finalists
31 October 2017 Early bird ticket booking offer ends
8 January 2018 Ticket bookings close
23 January 2018 Gala dinner & Awards ceremony
YOU MAY ENTER MORE THAN ONE CATEGORY!
SUSTAINABILITY AWARD
All award entrants will be invited to put their business forward for the AIPH Sustainability Award. The award will recognise best practice and innovation in improving sustainability in areas including water use, chemical use, climate change, energy use, transportation, labour management and social standards.
INSPIRING BUSINESS AWARD
Grower businesses with less than ten employees (full-time equivalent) can apply for this award which is looking for small businesses that demonstrate unique qualities and innovation.
CATEGORIES
NEW CATEGORIES THIS YEAR
FINISHED PLANTS AND TREES
Plants and trees that are ready for final sale.
YOUNG PLANTS
Cuttings, plugs, liners, seedlings, etc, which are sold for growing on.
CUT FLOWERS AND BULBS
Flowers and foliage which are cut for indoor decorative use and bulbs.
IT IS FREE
TO ENTER
View entry brochure http://aiph.org/igoty-enter.pdf
View entry form A http://aiph.org/igoty-entryform-a.doc
View entry form B http://aiph.org/igoty-entryform-b.doc
View rules & regulation http://aiph.org/igoty-rules.pdf
CHECKLIST:
Entry form (A)
Trade reference form (B)
Supporting documents (C)
Once your entry is complete please email it to
[email protected] by 15 July 2017.
We look forward to receiving your entry!
1) SELECT THE CATEGORY THAT SUITS YOUR BUSINESS• Finished Plants & Trees
• Young Plants
• Cut Flowers and bulbs
• Sustainability Award NEW
• Inspiring Business Award NEW
You may choose to enter more than one category.
Please note one entry form (A) is required per category entry.
2) COMPLETE YOUR ENTRY• Answer every question on entry form (A).
• Supply as much information as possible and supply supporting documentation if necessary.
3) SECURE YOUR NOMINATION OR REFERENCE• Complete the trade reference form (B).
• Are you being nominated by an AIPH member or a national trade body, or do you need to collect trade references? Contact the AIPH member, national trade body or trade references now to ensure they are happy to nominate you/act as a trade reference.
• Sign off your entry and send your completed entry to your nominator or trade references for their review and sign off.
4) SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY• Mark any supporting documentation as (C) documents.
• Read full rules and procedures 2017 at http://aiph.org/igoty-rules.pdf
HOW TO ENTER
View entry brochure http://aiph.org/igoty-enter.pdf
View entry form A http://aiph.org/igoty-entryform-a.doc
View entry form B http://aiph.org/igoty-entryform-b.doc
View rules & regulation http://aiph.org/igoty-rules.pdf
ROUTES TO ENTRYThere are two routes to enter the AIPH IGOTY Awards:
1. NOMINATIONYou may be nominated by an AIPH member or a national trade body that is based in your home country, following the results of a national competition or by acting as a trade reference. Nominators can support a maximum of three entrants per category. Visit www.aiph.org to view the current AIPH member list.
2. DIRECT APPLICATIONYou may enter directly by nominating yourself. This option is only granted where there is no national trade body or if you have no links to a national trade body, in your home country. You will be expected to provide a minimum of two trade references and the jury may request further information. Please read full rules and procedures 2018, at www.aiph.org/groweroftheyear to see the restrictions on who can act as a trade reference.
AIPH will contact and verify the organisation(s) that have nominated you or acted as trade references.
ADJUDICATIONAdjudication will be by an independent international judging panel selected and approved by AIPH Board Members. The judges’ decisions are final. General comments from the judges on individual entrants can be requested after the awards are revealed in January 2018 and are intended as direction to entrants for future years.
ENTRY CONDITIONS
View entry brochure http://aiph.org/igoty-enter.pdf
View entry form A http://aiph.org/igoty-entryform-a.doc
View entry form B http://aiph.org/igoty-entryform-b.doc
View rules & regulation http://aiph.org/igoty-rules.pdf
PREVIOUS WINNERS
2009 Sylva van Hulle Belgium
2013 Sheridan Nurseries Canada
2010 Hillier Nurseries UK
2014 Schoneveld Nurseries The Netherlands
2011 BYLANDS Canada
2016 Costa Farms USA
2017 Flores El Capiro S.A.Colombia
COULD YOU BE THE 2018 WINNER?
International Association of Horticultural Producers Horticulture House, Chilton, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0RN, United Kingdom.
Tel: +44 (0)1235 776 230 | Email: [email protected] | Web: www.aiph.org
The International Association of Horticultural Producers is an international non-profit association registered in Brussels, Belgium. VAT number: GB184353007. Registration number: 546 558 178
2012 Sheridan Nurseries Canada