Your chance to receive a major professional development boost
Recognising the plant production industry’s young leaders
The Young Plant Producer of the Year competition provides invaluable industry insights and experience for those wishing to further their career.
Find out more about the challenges you will face, and the prizes up for grabs.
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Previous Young Plant Producer
Learn more about our past winners, their journey through the Young Plant Producer/Young Achiever and Young Horticulturalist competitions, and the impacts on their careers.
Young Horticulturalist of the Year
The Young Horticulturist Competition is a grand final that brings together the best young talent in horticulture. Compete against the rest of industry in a range of challenges including practical skills, industry expertise, leadership ability, business knowledge and communication.
“You will be tested on all elements of the industry. If there are gaps in your skills or experience this is a good opportunity to fill them. It’s a really rewarding journey, in knowledge and in prizes. Go for it, don’t be shy. And I encourage employers to nudge suitable young staff into the competition and support them through the journey.”
— Rico Mannall - 2019 Young Achiever
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Our Hosts
NZ Plant Producers Incorporated
International Plant Producers Society - NZ Region
Growing Spectrum Nursery