The Choice Marketing Conference got off to a flying start yesterday with 425 delegates and a record 135 suppliers in attendance.

Held at the Hinkley Island Hotel the first day’s trade show culminated in a dinner where the Choice Supplier of the Year awards were announced:

• Westland were awarded the 2025 Major Associate Sundry Supplier of the Year

• Tom Chambers won 2025 Associate Sundry Supplier of the Year

• Corby + Fellas were the 2025 Non Retail Services Supplier of the Year

• LeisureGrow won 2025 Furniture & Outdoor Living Supplier of the Year

• Smart Garden picked up the award for 2025 Giftware Supplier of the Year

• And Allensmore once again were announced as the 2025 Plant Supplier of the Year.

There were also Special Commendation Awards given to: Farplants, Bramblecrest, Premier Decorations and Woodlodge.

The evenings raffle and auction raised over £4,000 to be shared between Greenfingers Charity and The Colegrave Seabrook Foundation.

See GTN Xtra’s gallery of photos from the Conference below