Congratulations Jake Linklater named supreme winner of the Young Horticulturist of the Year 2025!
Winner: Jake Linklater (Canterbury, New Zealand Plant Producers Inc)
Runner up: Nina Downer (Central Otago, New Zealand Wine Growers)
Third: River Foster (Wellington, Recreation Aotearoa)
Other finalists
Jade Bedel (Waimauku, Florists & Flower Growers)
Grace Fulford (Hawke's Bay, Horticulture New Zealand)
Jordan Sutherland (Canterbury, NZARB)
Woolworths Innovation Project
First: Nina Downer
Second: Grace Fulford
Third: Jordan Sutherland
Other Awards
T&G Fresh Practical Components Nina Downer
Woolworths Best in Sector Nina Downer & Jake Linklater (jointly)
Fruitfed Supplies Leadership Jade Bedel
Bayer Best Practice Jake Linklater
Craigmore Sustainables Best Presentation River Foster
Horticentre Charitable Trust Sustainability Jake Linklater
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The Young Horticulturist Competition promotes excellence and opportunities for young people across horticulture through a high-profile annual competition.