From exceptional individuals to outstanding businesses, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) Grower of the Year Awards highlight the highest standards in quality, service, innovation, and sustainability practices.
The winners will be announced at the dinner ceremony following Horticulture, The Conference which takes place on the 25th of September 2025, at the Barbican Centre in London. The award winners will also be eligible to enter the AIPH International Grower of the Year Awards.
“It is great to see so many new names on the ever-increasing, record-breaking list of entries in this year’s HTA Grower of the Year Awards. The high calibre of entries from individuals and businesses reflects the strength of UK nurseries that lead in quality, service, and innovation. These awards recognise and celebrate our members for excellence in production horticulture and are a perfect way of reminding their customers how good they are. Every entrant is worthy of an award, so being shortlisted is an achievement in itself. The judges and I will have our work cut out selecting the winners,” said Will Armitage, HTA President.
For 2025, the HTA has introduced a new £1,500 bursary for the winner of Young Grower of the Year. This new initiative is designed to invest in the future of UK environmental horticulture by supporting early-career professionals (under the age of 35) working in ornamental plant production. The award and accompanying bursary recognise dedication, talent and potential among the industry’s rising stars.
The winner of the 2024 HTA Young Grower of the Year, Henil Vashi from Robin Tacchi Plants said, “Winning the award was such a proud moment – not just for me, but for everyone at Robin Tacchi Plants. It’s opened so many doors and given me the chance to represent the UK internationally – something I never imagined doing so early in my career.”
