Entries are open for the International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) Awards 2026, organised by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH). Showcase your excellence and achievements in the industry by submitting an entry now.
Established in 2009 with the support of Founding Partner FloraCulture International (FCI), the awards celebrate best practice and recognise the ‘best of the best’ in the industry. Winners are ornamentals producers from around the world who demonstrate innovation and expertise.
The awards comprise four categories: Finished Plants & Trees, Young Plants, Cut Flowers & Bulbs and Sustainability. From among these 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 January 2025, La Gaitana Farms, Colombia, was announced as International Grower of the Year 2025 and presented the coveted Gold Rose by Daan de Vries, CEO of Headline Sponsor MPS. La Gaitana Farms cultivate a wide variety of blooms with the utmost respect for the environment and communities. The family-owned, independent company grows carnations and produces bouquets from its 43 hectares of cropping area. Their commitment to sustainable practices, technological innovation, and social responsibility has positioned them as a trusted supplier in international markets.
Camilo Bleier, General Manager for La Gaitana Farms commented: “It’s a big challenge to step into these shoes and keep improving every day, but we’ve done our homework. It’s a pleasure to be in this industry, it’s fun every day, and you can never grow tired of nature.”
Candidates can enter the IGOTY Awards 2026 online and entry closes on Sunday 6th July 2025. Judging will then take place by a panel of industry experts who will access the entrants on five key criteria; economic performance, innovation, market insight, sustainability and human resources policy.
All winners will be announced at an Awards ceremony in January 2026 alongside IPM Essen. 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
