SPECIAL AWARDS
Award of Honour (presented to a member in the industry who has made a significant contribution to the industry in SA):
This prestigious award went to Jason Scroop, owner of Poplar Grove Wholesale Nursery. Jason got his start in the industry by chance, working at Peter Keelans Garden centre. He decided to open his own production nursery in 2001 with the support of his family. After 33 years in the industry, he still enjoys working with plants and the enjoyment it gives to people who work with and purchase Poplar Grove’s plants.
Doug Smart Award of Merit (presented to a non-member who has made a significant contribution to the industry in SA):
Young Leader Award:
(sponsored by SA Water)
Peter Jong – Jong’s Nursery
Student of the Year:
(sponsored by Heyne’s Wholesale Nursery)
Lisa Agars – Ironwood Institute
Congratulations to all the winning nurseries, people and businesses.
LIFE MEMBERSHIP OF NGISA
This is bestowed on individuals within the industry and is decided by the NGISA Board on the basis of service not only to the industry but to the association.