The AIPH International Grower of the Year Awards 2026 are still open for entries, with the deadline now extended to Thursday, 8 August 2025.
Organised by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH), the awards honour best practice in ornamental horticulture and highlight businesses that lead with excellence, innovation, and sustainability.
If your company is setting high standards in production, environmental responsibility, or market insight, this is your opportunity to gain international recognition and join a celebrated network of leading growers.
Businesses can enter one or more of the following four award categories:
- Finished Plants and Trees: Growers of plants and trees that are ready for final sale.
- Young Plants: Growers of cuttings, plugs, liners, seedlings, etc, which are sold for growing on.
- Cut Flowers and Bulbs: Producers of flowers and foliage cut for indoor decorative use, as well as bulbs.
- Sustainability: All award entrants will be invited to submit their business for consideration for the AIPH Sustainability Award. The award will recognise best practices and innovation in improving sustainability in areas including water use, chemical use, climate change, energy use, transportation, labour management and social standards.
- Gold Rose: From among ‘Finished Plants & Trees’, ‘Young Plants’, and ‘Cut Flowers & Bulbs’ categories, only one winner will be crowned the ‘AIPH International Grower of the Year 2026’ and receive the ‘Gold Rose’ – the industry’s most coveted prize.
In 2025, La Gaitana Farms of Colombia earned this title for their commitment to high-quality carnation production, sustainable practices, and strong community values.
“This award isn’t just about us—it’s about the positive change we hope to inspire in the global horticulture industry. By championing sustainability and innovation, we aim to leave a lasting impact, proving that floriculture can be both beautiful and responsible," said Camilo Bleier, Manager, La Gaitana Farms
Entries are judged by an international panel of horticultural experts against five criteria: economic performance, innovation, market insight, sustainability, and human resources policy.
All winners will be announced at the grand AIPH International Grower of the Year Awards ceremony in January 2026, alongside IPM Essen in Germany, and will be celebrated globally through Founding Partner FloraCulture International and Media Partners GuíaVerde and Thursd.
Put your business among the world’s best. Be recognised for what you do best.
To find out more about the IGOTY Awards and to enter, visit the AIPH Website. For queries on entering the awards, please contact: events@aiph.org
