Organised by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH), the awards recognise the ‘best of the best’ in ornamentals production. An international jury of industry experts assessed the competition entries against specific criteria relating to economic performance, innovation, market insight, sustainability, and human resources.
Chaired by Horticultural Consultant Mr Tim Edwards, the Jury included Mr. Bernard Oosterom, past AIPH President (the Netherlands); Mr. Jeff Olsen, CEO of Brookdale Treeland Nurseries Ltd and past IGOTY winner (Canada); Prof. Charlie Hall, Professor at Texas A&M University (USA); and Prof. KiByung Lim, Department of Horticultural Science, Kyungpook National University (Republic of Korea).
Of the entries, ten companies have been selected as Finalists. They are (in alphabetical order):
- Fitoralia, Spain
- Huajiangpu, China
- Könst Alstroemeria B.V., Netherlands
- La Gaitana Farms, Colombia
- Plant Select NV, Belgium
- Qianxinan Green Edge Animal and Plant Technology Development Co., China
- SOEX FLORA PVT. LTD, India
- Stolkbrothers, Netherlands
- Taizhou Suzhong Horticulture Co., China
- VIVERCID, Spain
The IGOTY Awards 2025 consists of four categories: Finished Plants and Trees, Cut Flowers and Bulbs, Young Plants, and Sustainability. One winner will be crowned the ‘AIPH International Grower of the Year 2025’ and receive the ‘Gold Rose’ – the industry’s most coveted prize. Winners will be announced at an Awards ceremony on 28th January 2025 at IPM Essen, Germany, hosted by Michael Perry, better known as Mr Plant Geek, and Sirekit Mol, Head of Commercial Operations for Beekenkamp Plants BV.
