Caroline Notcutt, Vice Chairman (far left) and Bridget McIntyre, Chairman (far right), present the award for Best Garden Centre Performance to Andrew Rawson, General Manager, Notcutts Dukeries alongside Chris Hepburn and Lawrence Money (fifth/sixth from left) from sponsor Hozelock. [Credit/Copyright: Chris Kemp]

Gay Sanders (third from left) receives the Passion, Inspiration and Expertise Award, presented by Caroline Notcutt, Vice Chairman (far left), Bridget McIntyre, Chairman (far right), Sarah Dempsey, HR Director (centre) and sponsor Avendra International. [Credit/Copyright: Chris Kemp]

 Awards were presented by Bridget McIntyre, Chairman, alongside Caroline Notcutt, Vice Chairman and great-granddaughter of founder Roger Crompton Notcutt. Individuals and teams from across the business were honoured through 15 award categories, celebrating excellence and achievements.

Notcutts Dukeries Garden Centre in Worksop emerged as this year’s standout performer, taking home the coveted awards for Best Garden Centre Performance and Best Restaurant. The team also won the Indoor and Christmas Excellence award, recognising outstanding creativity in retail presentation and visual merchandising.

Andrew Rawson, General Manager, Notcutts Dukeries, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to be recognised as one of the top-performing garden centres within the Notcutts group this year. It’s a fantastic testament to the passion and hard work of our entire team.

“Garden centres are evolving into true leisure destinations, and we’re proud to offer a welcoming, high-quality experience for every visitor, whether they’re seeking expert horticultural advice, inspiration for their home and garden, or simply stopping by to enjoy a treat from our delicious restaurant menu.”

Other awards include Planteria Excellence, won by Notcutts Wheatcroft in Nottingham for its visual displays and plant variety, and Community Hero, won by Notcutts Brampton in Cambridgeshire for its local charity initiatives. Notcutts Maidstone retail colleague Gay Sanders was awarded the prestigious Passion, Inspiration and Expertise award for her commitment to Notcutts’ core values, following a shortlist of 12 outstanding individuals across the group.

Frontline Hero awards were presented to individuals from each of the 19 garden centres and the support office. These award winners were voted for by their local colleagues, recognising them as having consistently shone in their efforts, ideas and contributions. Six longstanding colleagues were also celebrated for dedicating 25 or 40 years of their career at Notcutts.

The Notcutts Group Limited board members celebrate company and colleague success at the annual Notcutts awards and conference. (L-R) Julian Herbert (Non-Executive Director), Caroline Notcutt (Vice Chairman), Bridget McIntyre (Chairman), Nick Burrows (CEO) and Mark Haddock (CFO/Company Secretary). [Credit/Copyright: Chris Kemp]

Nick Burrows, CEO, Notcutts, said: “Our annual conference and awards is such an uplifting occasion and I’m incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding customer service, dedication and innovation demonstrated across our garden centres, restaurants and support office teams. Congratulations to all our award winners this year, particularly Notcutts Dukeries for their exceptional performance and commitment to excellence in their garden centre and restaurant.

“Thank you to everyone who joined us, and to our suppliers for their generous support of our colleague awards each year.”

The Notcutts annual awards and conference was sponsored by key suppliers: The Ames Companies, Kettler, Node4, Talk Talk Business, Kaemingk, Evergreen Garden Care, Smart Garden, Avendra International, Brakes, Hozelock, Mr Fothergill’s, Darlac, Westland, Catit, Char-Broil, EspritUK, and Leisuregrow.

Full list of 2025 award winners:

• Environmental Action Award – Notcutts Norwich (sponsored by The Ames Companies)
• Excellence in Stock Management Award – Notcutts Cranleigh (sponsored by Kettler)
• Best Centre for Health & Safety Performance – Notcutts Victoria (sponsored by Node4)
• Best Central Support Team – IT team, Notcutts Support Office (sponsored by Talk Talk Business)
• Indoor & Christmas Excellence Award – Notcutts Dukeries (sponsored by Kaemingk)
• Planteria Excellence Award – Notcutts Wheatcroft (sponsored by Evergreen Garden Care)
• Community Hero Award – Notcutts Brampton (sponsored by Smart Garden)
• Passion, Inspiration & Expertise Award – Gay Sanders, Notcutts Maidstone (sponsored by Avendra International)
• Best Restaurant Performance – Notcutts Dukeries (sponsored by Brakes)
• Best Garden Centre Performance – Notcutts Dukeries (sponsored by Hozelock)
• Best Customer Service Award – Notcutts Peterborough (sponsored by Mr Fothergill’s and Darlac)
• Best Category Performance – Indoor Non-Gardening Team (sponsored by Westland)
• Pet Excellence Award – Notcutts Norwich (sponsored by Catit)
• Long Service Awards – various x 6 (sponsored by Char-Broil and EspritUK)
• Frontline Hero Awards – various x 20 (sponsored by Leisuregrow)

For more information, visit www.notcutts.co.uk.