Winners Gallery
Congratulations to the 2012 National Winners!
Environment Award Winner |
Provincial Plants and Landscapes, ACT Provincial’s team are empowered by their environmental ethos and are committed to improving air, soil, water quality and increasing biodiversity and habitat by propagating and planting appropriate species in the right way by acting consciously to choose products and services that are eco friendly. Congratulations to Provincial for making it into the Nursery & Garden Industry Awards Hall Of Fame for winning this award for three consecutive years. |
Supplier Award Winner |
Green Fingers Potting Mix, QLD Green Fingers Potting Mix has been established at Nerang on the Gold Coast since 1983 as a family owned business. Green Fingers Potting Mix produces potting media from propagating mixes to bagging mixes in bulk and bags, they also specialise in customised blends to suit the individual needs of the grower, the landscape industry and government departments. Green Fingers Potting Mix prides themselves in producing the highest quality potting media available and all mixes exceed Australian standards. |
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Mansfield’s Propagation Nursery, VIC Mansfield’s believe in a culture of cross departmental training so they can swing staff into different departments to help with the workload a seasonal business has to deal with. Mansfield’s encourages all staff to look for off the job training such as short courses, further education, industry development, or any other course they feel can help their personal and professional development which in turn benefits the business. Congratulations to Mansfield’s for making it into the Nursery & Garden Industry Awards Hall Of Fame for winning this award for three consecutive years. |
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Plants Management Australia, TAS Plants Management Australia is an Australian owned horticultural licensing and marketing company which manages the protection and introduction of new plant varieties across the globe. PMA represents independent plant breeders by taking their plant from concept to the consumer. Established in 1992, PMA’s primary commitment has always been to provide professional guidance for breeders and finders of unique garden plants. |
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Gisborne Nursery, VIC Located in Gisborne this quality garden centre began six years ago when owners Chris Doyle and Gary Wright decided it was time to start their own business. Gisborne Nursery stocks a variety of unique plants and garden accessories with inspirational display creating a unique and appealing customer experience.
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Newman's Nursery & The Topiary Café, SA Newman's Nursery is an accredited Garden Centre and a 5th generation business. At Newman’s Nursery they consistently work hard to maintain an image of beauty, quality and credibility. They are a destination Garden Centre where the customer can make their visit a day’s outing for the whole family. The Topiary Cafe compliments this aspect of their business.
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Van Loon’s Garden Centre, VIC Van Loon's offer a complete indoor and outdoor experience beginning with top quality plants and fresh seedlings through to the latest trends in water features, pots and outdoor furniture. Their friendly and enthusiastic staff is dedicated to offering customers personalised service supported by professional advice. Congratulations to Van Loon’s for making it into the Nursery & Garden Industry Awards Hall Of Fame for winning this award for three consecutive years. |
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Dream-time Wholesale Nursery, VIC Dream-time Wholesale Nursery is an Australian evergreen tree grower which began in 1987. Dreamtime supply in excess of 600 varieties and have gained great knowledge and expertise in growing outdoor species that suit Australian conditions. Dream-time Wholesale Nursery strives to provide all their clients quality, service and value for money. |
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Jamberoo Native Nursery, NSW Jamberoo Native Nursery’s management philosophy is driven by a passion for the Australian natural environment. By growing the right species for their regional environment and by educating staff and customers on why this is important, Jamberoo are playing their part in the fight to combat the effects of climate change. Jamberoo Native Nursery’s Environmental Management Plan is at the core of their business operations and they are extremely proud to have been the first NSW EcoHort accredited business. |
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Birdwood Nursery QLD Birdwood Nursery Fruit Trees commenced operation in April 1978 it is owned and operated by Peter & Sandra Young.Currently annual production is in excess of 280,000 fruit trees and increasing. Birdwood Nursery has an enviable reputation as a reliable supplier of wholesale quantities of the highest quality fruit trees to commercial growers and retail nurseries throughout Australia. |
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Hobart Regional Nursery, TAS Hobart Regional Nursery is proudly owned and operated by the Hobart City Council, Tasmania’s largest council. Hobart City Council takes great pride in its Parks, gardens, coastal and bushland areas. Their role is to provide these areas with a quality product that gives great value to the rate payers and tourists visiting the area. |
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Greenhills Propagation Nursery, VIC From small beginnings in 1981, Greenhills Propagation Nursery has grown to become one of the largest propagation nurseries in Australia. Greenhills operates as a tube stock propagation nursery which dispatches its products Australia wide. Greenhills currently have in excess of 500 plant lines available and distributes to councils, landscapers, mail order companies and growers, with the top 20 percent of customers purchasing 80 percent of their annual production. |
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Wholesalers and Lewis Horticulture Life Membership Awards Winner |
Darwin Plant
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Colin Campbell
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Brooke Stanway Tavistock, VIC
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HALL OF FAME
Important Dates
OPEN:
July 18, 2011
ENTRIES CLOSE:
August 29, 2011
SUBMISSION JUDGING:
September 2011
STATE ONSITE JUDGING:
September–October 2011
STATE PRESENTATION NIGHTS:
11 November–3 December 2011
NATIONAL ONSITE JUDGING:
January – February 2012
NATIONAL PRESENTATION:
16 March 2012, Gold Coast
Awards Primary Contacts
NSW/ACT
Bob Wynyard - 02 9679 1472
QLD
Don Scotts - 07 3277 7900
VIC
Alan Hollensen - 03 9576 0599
SA
Geoffrey Fuller - 08 8372 6822
WA
Emma Iddison - 08 9358 4811
NT
Jane Dellow - 08 8983 3233
TAS
Karen Brock - 03 6244 7977
For more information on awards please contact Natalie Walker on
02 9876 5200















