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2023 Prize Pool


1st Prize

  • $7,500 Cash
  • $7,500 Professional Development incl Travel & Accom

2nd Prize

  • $5,000 Cash
  • $5,000 Professional Development incl Travel & Accom

3rd Prize

  • $2,500 Cash
  • $2,500 Professional Development

Countdown Innovation Project Prizes

  • 1st Prize: $5,000
  • 2nd Prize: $2,500
  • 3rd Prize: $1,500
  • Consolation Prizes of $500 for each completed project.

T&G Fresh Practical Components Award

The finalist who receives the best overall score for practical components in the Grand Final receives a $3,500 travel scholarship.

Fruitfed Supplies Leadership Award

The finalist who demonstrates outstanding leadership during the competition receives a $2,500 scholarship towards a Leadership or Outward Bound course.

Countdown Award

$500 awarded to all finalists in recognition of their effort, perseverance and commitment to the competition.

Bayer Best Practice Award

The finalist who receives the highest score in a range of activities with a focus on crop management and sustainability practices during the Grand Final receives a $2,500 scholarship.

Horticentre Charitable Trust Sustainability Award

The winner receives a $1,500 cash prize.

Countdown Best in Sector Award

The winner receives a $3,000 cash prize.

RNZH Best Speech Award 

The winner receives $1000 cash

Thank you to our Official Partners of the Young Horticulturist Competition

Thank you to our Young Horticulturist Silver Sponsors

Thank you to our Young Horticulturist Bronze Sponsors

Thank you to our Friends of the Competition

Thank you to our Competition Goodie Bag Sponsors