The Chartered Institute of Horticulture has announced that Regional Finals have now taken place and plans are well under way for the Young Horticulturist of the Year Regional Finals in May.
The winner of the competition gains the prestige title of 'Young Horticulturist of the Year' and will receive a £2,500 travel bursary from The Percy Thrower Trust, generously provided by the Shropshire Horticultural Society.
The winner can undertake a trip, anywhere in the world, to study, complete work experience or embark on visits related to their chosen field of horticulture.
The Grand Final will be held on Saturday 6 May 2023 at 12 midday at Emmanuel College, Cambridge. and will be live streamed.
Results from the regional finals are being posted out to our Grow Careers Twitter and Facebook pages.
Congratulations to all the finalists:
North West and North Wales — Richard Carden
Northern — Lucy Whitehead
South East — Lewis Barrett
Eastern — Jonathan Strauss
Scotland — James Douglas
South West — Daisy Baggs
Ireland — Eileen Graham
West Midlands and South Wales — Lawrence Weston
Further details to follow.