The Young Grower of the Year competition is an annual event, run by Horticulture New Zealand, designed to recognise and celebrate our most talented young growers. The competition highlights the skills, knowledge, and leadership potential of our next generation, ensuring the industry remains strong and sustainable.
The winners of each of the regional Young Grower of the Year competitions will contest a range of modules and challenges hoping to be crowned the New Zealand Young Grower of the Year.
The event comprises of competition days, 10 - 11 September, and a Leadership panel and Awards Dinner on 11 September.
Competition Days 10-11 September
Airforce Museum of New Zealand, Wigram, Christchurch
Cost: Free (if you would like to attend the free Young Grower BBQ Lunch please register here)
Stay tuned for more information.
Leadership panel and Awards dinner - 11 September
Airforce Museum of New Zealand, Wigram, Christchurch
Cost: Young Grower of the Year Awards and Gala Dinner $189.00 per person
Leadership Panel - Live Q&A $0.00 (up to 90 tickets available)
Tentative timing below, this is subject to change
4.30pm: Leadership panel
5.30pm: Pre-dinner drinks and canapés
6.30pm: Awards dinner
* Please check back for exact awards dinner timings
2025 prize package
2024 Competition Highlights
2024 Young Grower of the Year Highlights Reel
2024 Young Grower of the Year Grand Final highlights reel
2024 Young Grower of the Year Gallery
Gallery
Click through to view the photos for the 2024 Young Grower of the Year National Final