Together with co-host IPPS, NZPPI is excited to announce applications for the Young Plant Producer of the Year 2026 are now open.

Are you (or do you know) an outstanding young professional ready to follow in the footsteps of last year's winner Jake Linklater (who like 2024 winner Anna England went on to win the Young Horticulturist of the Year trophy)? 

This year is a special edition as the competition marks 30 years of supporting up-and-coming talent.

If you’re aged 30 or under and working in the plant production industry, this is a priceless opportunity to build your industry network, broaden your experience and have a lot of fun. You can take part in some of the conference programme, too, including the Awards Dinner.

The deadline to apply is 31 March. For the application form and further details, see the Young Plant Producer website.

Thank you to Young Plant Producer of the Year main sponsor Horticentre Charitable Trust.