Headline Partner

Event Partner

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

AIPH International Grower of the Year Awards are brought to you by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) in partnership with FloraCulture International (FCI), championing outstanding achievement in the sector since 2009.

AIPH invites the ornamentals horticulture industry to join the AIPH International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) Awards 2018, where we recognise best practice in horticultural production by the top ornamental production nurseries from around the world.

This is a unique opportunity for growers, traders, suppliers, retailers, business leaders and all those linked to the ornamental industry to benefit from international networking across the ornamentals horticulture industry.

Everyone is invited to get involved:

• Enter the competition - Get international recognition and coverage

• Sponsor the awards - Showcase your company to the industry’s best

• Be our guest at the awards - Treat employees and VIP clients to a fantastic evening of gourmet food and live entertainment

Sponsored by Headline Partner, Royal Flora Holland, the awards take place on Tuesday 23 January 2018 at the fairground of our Event Partner, IPM Essen 2018, the world’s leading trade fair for horticulture in Essen, Germany.

CELEBRATE WITH HORTICULTURE’S INDUSTRY LEADERS

www.aiph.org/groweroftheyear

Book tickets: www.etouches.com/aiph-awards-2018

VIEW IGOTY 2017 AWARDS CEREMONY

“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 Costa Farms 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

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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

“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

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

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

Enter the IGOTY Awards and get international recognition and coverage.

Entry is simple to do, it’s free to enter and each finalist will also receive: • One free entrance ticket to IPM Essen 2018, the world’s leading

trade fair for horticulture• One free ticket to attend the awards ceremony and gala dinner

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.

ENTER THE IGOTY AWARDS

NEW CATEGORIES THIS YEAR

“This great international

event celebrates, honours and

stimulates entrepreneurship,

innovation and growth of

horticulture growers all over

the world. Leaders in the

horticulture sector gather

for a unique networking and

celebratory opportunity!

It’s an annual event and

an opportunity, not to be

missed!”

Steven van Schilfgaarde, CFO, Royal FloraHolland

View sponsorship brochure http://aiph.org/igoty-sponsor.pdf

Book tickets: www.etouches.com/aiph-awards-2018

Sponsorship of the AIPH International Grower of the Year Awards positions a company as a committed player in the international ornamental horticulture industry, supporting innovation and successful entrepreneurship.

BENEFITS• Brand promotion to the international ornamental horticulture

industry• Link with IPM Essen, world’s leading horticultural trade fair• A fabulous showcase to a global audience of hundreds of guests• Unique networking with leading growers, suppliers trade

organisations and media• Continued awareness via associated PR and advertising• Fantastic corporate entertainment for key clients • Drinks reception, dinner and entertainment

Sponsorship opportunities are available from €1,000 to €35,000, plus tailor made packages and contra-deals.

HERE ARE THE MOST POPULAR PACKAGES:

SAPPHIRE – CATEGORY HEADLINE SPONSOR - €15,000

• Brief speech and presentation of the awards to category winners • Opportunity to be photographed with the category winners• One gala dinner table for a total of 10 guests • Large exhibition stand during the drinks welcome reception • Full page advert in awards brochure• See sponsor brochure for full package details RUBY SPONSORSHIPS – CATEGORY SPONSOR - €7,500

• Four gala dinner seats • Half page advert in awards brochure • Small exhibition table during the drinks welcome reception • See sponsor brochure for full package details

BESPOKE SPONSORSHIP

• For example: Your company logo on dessert buffet, dinner menu, flower decorations, name tags, show programme

• You may choose to supply services, such as supply of flowers, film and photography, a live band, internet services, advertise on your company website

SPONSOR THE AWARDS

JOIN THIS LIST OFILLUSTRIOUS SPONSORS

SPECIAL OFFER:

Secure your sponsorship package for three years and receive 10% discount on the

second and third year.

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

2012 Sheridan Nurseries Canada

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: sg@aiph.org | Web: www.aiph.org

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