GLOBALG.A.P has joined as Sapphire Sponsor for the AIPH International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) Awards 2025, which celebrate the best of the best in ornamentals production.
Organised by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) and Founding Partner FloraCulture International (FCI), the IGOTY Awards recognise the top producers in ornamental horticulture. The awards comprise four categories: finished plants and trees, young plants, cut flowers and bulbs, and sustainability.
GLOBALG.A.P is sponsoring the Sustainability category of the awards. This category recognises best practice and innovation in improving sustainability in areas such as water use, chemical use, climate change, and more. As a scheme with a focus on safe and sustainable farming practices, this category is a perfect fit for GLOBALG.A.P.
Dr. Elmé Coetzer-Boersma, Managing Director at the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat, says: “At GLOBALG.A.P., we believe that fostering responsible and resilient farming practices in floriculture means not just providing a standard, but a commitment to foster sustainable developments in the floriculture sector. We are thrilled to sponsor the IGOTY Awards 2025 in the Sustainability category, celebrating excellence in horticultural production worldwide. Together, we can champion responsible farming practices and pave the way for a thriving and sustainable floriculture industry.”
Entries for the IGOTY Awards 2025 have closed and Finalists will be announced in December 2024. Judging will be conducted 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 on 28th January 2025 at IPM Essen, Germany. Tickets to attend the ceremony cost €120 and include a standing buffet dinner and post-award celebratory drinks. Groups of five are priced at €480, saving 20%, and groups of ten cost €840, saving 30%.
To find out more about the IGOTY Awards and to purchase tickets, visit the AIPH Website.
