industry news The winners of the GIMA Awards 2018 are…


The winners of the GIMA awards 2018 were announced at another sell-out event at the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, South Wales. The event brought together


manufacturers, retailers, members of the press and industry figures to celebrate the 17 highly-deserving winners. This year Neudorff with its VineWeevilFree -


Nematodes is the proud winner of the GIMA Sword of Excellence, whilst Woodlodge has scooped the GCA Supplier of the Year for the first time. The Gardenex Export Achievement Award has this year been awarded to Crest Garden, as a result of the company’s expansion of its Kent & Stowe range into 40 countries. Gardena, Fallen Fruits, Willow Wand, Primeur, Burgon & Ball, Deco-Pak, Smart Garden Products, Apta, Vitax and Evergreen Garden Care (previously The Scotts Miracle Gro Company) complete the winners roster in 2018. GIMA director Vicky Nuttall commented: “I would like to be the first to extend my congratulations to all of the winners. This year we have seen some emerging brands cement their place in the market, as well as established brands showcasing exactly what makes them market leaders. It’s great to see so much variety, and I’m sure you will agree when I say that the calibre of winners has far exceeded expectations, with each highly deserving of their award.”


This year, the GIMA judging panel was made up of Mike Cook (Choice Marketing), Colin Dale (Notcutts Garden Centres), Mairi Devlin (Wyevale Garden Centres), Mike Lind (Monkton Elm Garden Centre & GCA Chair), Caroline Linger (Crocus), Caroline Owen (Scotsdales Garden Centres) and Neil Pope (Garden Trade News).


Vicky added: “A huge thank you to all our judges for volunteering their time. Their input, keen eye and industry knowledge has helped us to create a final roster of winners that best demonstrates the endless enthusiasm, innovation and inspirational content that helps make the garden retail industry such an exciting industry to be part of.


“Finally, I extend my thanks to all those that have entered the awards in 2018, as well as our sponsors, without whom we would not be able to put on an event of this scale.”


GIMA AWARDS 2018 – THE WINNERS GIMA Sword of Excellence Winner: Neudorff - VineWeevilFree - Nematodes


GCA Supplier of the Year Winner: Woodlodge Products Finalists: Burgon & Ball, Vitax, Kelkay


Gardenex Export Achievement Award Winner: Crest Garden Finalists: Smart Garden Products, Trimetals


GIMA AWARDS 2018 - PRODUCT AWARDS Garden Care


Winner: Neudorff - VineWeevilFree - Nematodes Finalists: Agralan – Permafelt, West Country Soil Improvement – Bloomin’ Amazing


Growing, Planting Equipment and Sundries


Winner: Crest Garden - Flopro Finalists: Smart Garden Products – Double Tomato GroZone, Burgon & Ball - Garden Supplies Growing & Planting Essentials


Garden Tools, Machinery and Implements Winner: Gardena - Combisystem Gutter Cleaner Finalists: Burgon & Ball - Wonder Weed Puller, STIHL - Stihl HSA 25 Cordless Shrub Shears / Pruner


Outdoor Leisure & Entertaining Winner: Fallen Fruits – Green Picnic Finalists: La Hacienda - Moho Oxidised Cast Iron Firepit with Steel Stand, Burton McCall - Thermacell Halo Mini Repeller


Plants, Seeds and Bulbs


Winner: Willow Wand – Willow Wand Finalists: Project Maya - Seedball Natural History Museum Range, Johnsons Lawn Seed - Johnsons Lawn Thickener


Garden Landscaping


Winner: Primeur – Eco-friendly Recycled Rubber Garden Borders Finalists: Kelkay - Porcelain Paving, Kelkay - RHS Endorsed Stepping Stones


GCU July/August 2018


Garden Clothing & Gifts


Winner: Burgon & Ball - Garden Supplies Collection Finalists: Briers - Aidan's Gloves, Briers - Julie Dodsworth Lavender Garden Range


Pet Care, Aquatics and Wild Bird Care Products


Winner: Deco-Pak - Quintessentially British Collection Finalists: Smart Garden Products – Apple & Pear glass bird feeders, Wildlife World - Shenstone Theatre Bird Bath and Drinker


Garden Lighting, Water Features & Ornamentation


Winner: Smart Garden Products Limited – Eureka! Firefly lantern Finalist: The Solar Centre - TrueFlame Solar Torch Light, Smart Garden Products - Genoa Cascade


Decorative Garden Pots & Planters Winner: Apta - Laura Ashley Pelham Planters Finalist: Ivyline - Bamboo Planter Range - White and Grey, Zest 4 Leisure - Stepped Herb Planter


GIMA AWARDS 2018 – MARKETING AWARDS Best Point of Sale Material


Winner: Crest Garden - Kent & Stowe Love Your Lawn Display Stand Finalists: Kelkay – Get Creative, Burgon & Ball – ‘All You Need' Merchandising Kit


Best Consumer Product Packaging Winner: Vitax - Fertiliser Range in Weatherproof Packaging Finalists: Westland Horticulture - Westland Indoor Potting Mixes, Feeds and Watering Range, Kelkay - Premium Pot Toppers


Best Marketing Communication Award Winner: Evergreen Garden Care Company (previously The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company) - Miracle-Gro All Purpose Range - "Water is not enough" multi-media campaign Finalists: Westland Horticulture – Resolva Pro, STIHL - STIHL Garden Magic (TV campaign)


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