Next on the awards roster was the Gardenex Export Achievement Award, which this year went to Smart Garden Products, who pipped Phoenox Textiles and Pelsis Doff to the post.

Smart Garden was selected for its exceptional European investment and growth, particularly within France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy and Spain.

The judges said: “We were extremely impressed with Smart Garden Products’ willingness to surge forward with a change in strategy for Europe, which sees them making significant investment into that market. This has delivered immediate results, with substantial forecast revenue increases for 2026 and beyond.”