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The GIMA Awards 2009

A&E Leisure triumphs at GIMA Awards

GIMA Sword of Excellence Winners 2009

A&E Leisure won both the Outdoor Leisure category and the coveted Sword of Excellence as overall product winner

at the GIMA Awards on Tuesday 16th June at the Four Pillars Hotel, South Cerney


"It was a great evening once again. The best in any industry" said Nick Davies MD of product supply company Solus Garden and Leisure..

 

Over 360 stars of the garden industry hailed the best and brightest in the trade at the annual GIMA Awards, held in the splendid surroundings of its new venue, the Four Pillars Hotel, South Cerney in Gloucestershire.

With TV's fabulous Philippa Forrester hosting the evening guests saw leading suppliers in eighteen closely fought categories covering product and marketing carry off sought after GIMA Awards that will enhance the reputations of their products, their marketing and their businesses for years to come.

"This award will really give a timely boost to our team as we grow our way out of this recession." Said Andy Looby from winning company Vivid Arts.

A&E Leisure won both the Outdoor Leisure category and the coveted Sword of Excellence as overall product  winner with their Glatz Alu Twist Parasol at GIMA Awards on Tuesday 16th June at the Four Pillars Hotel, at the Cotswold Water Park.

Westland won the ultimate award in marketing, The Excellence Award for their TV marketing campaign  for their new Weedkiller product Resolva 24h.

 

GIMA Vice President, Spencer Goodall of Johnsons Lawn Seed – “A fabulous night that is so enjoyable and a great opportunity for suppliers and retailers to get chill out together”

 

“This industry is good at working together and at times like this it is even more important that we do so, this evening is always a good time and an invaluable meeting point to set discussion going towards the future” said Jane Lawler GIMA President.

Here are just a few images from a night to remember. All images are available hi-res on request from info@gima.org.uk


The big night

 

GIMA Awards 2009

Product Awards Marketing and Special Awards

Sword of Excellence

Winner: Glatz Alu Twist Parasol - A&E Leisure

Winner - A&E Leisure

Marketing Award of Excellence

Winner: Resolva 24h 2009 marketing campaign - Westland

Winner - Westland

Garden Care

Winner: Long Lasting Ground Clear - Bayer
Finalist: Westland lawn refresh - Westland
Finalist: Super Strength Glyphosate - Bayer

Winner - Bayer

Best Supplier’s Information Website

Winner: www.william-sinclair.co.uk - William Sinclair
Finalist: www.lovethegarden.com - Scotts
Finalist: www.pest-stop.co.uk - Procter Brothers

Winner - Bayer

Equipment and Sundries

Winner: Reusable Growbag - Gardman
Finalist: Growtube - Garden Innovations
Finalist: Botanico bio degradable pots - Solus

Winner - Gardman

Best Point of Sale Material

Winner: Moulton Mill Wall Display - Gardman
Finalist: Stewart Growing Centre - Stewart Company
Finalist: Easyclear Display Unit - Hozelock

Winner - Gardman

Tools and Implements

Winner: Powerstep Lopper - Fiskars
Finalist: Easy-Fill Safety Spout - Easy-Fill Ltd / Postsaver
Finalist: Powerstep Pruner - Fiskars

Winner - Fiskars

Best Consumer Product Packaging

Winner: Slug Bait - Bayer
Finalist: Phostrogen rebrand - Bayer
Finalist: Miracle-Gro Singles - Scotts

Winner - Bayer

Outdoor Leisure

Winner: Glatz Alu Twist Parasol - A&E Leisure
Finalist: 5kg Supagril Cocoshell Charcoal Briquettes - CPL Distribution
Finalist: Bird Sanctuary Impulse Purchases range - Vivid Arts

Winner - A&E Leisure

Best Consumer Marketing

Winner: Resolva 24h 2009 marketing campaign - Westland
Finalist: It's Gro Time Promotion - Scotts
Finalist: EverGreen Mow-It Less lawn Food - Scotts

Winner - Westland

Garden Machinery

Winner: Flymo Contour 500 XT - Husqvarna
Finalist: HRX537VYE Lawnmower - Honda
Finalist: Gardena PowerMax 36 E electric wheeled 3 in 1 rotary mower - Husqvarna

Winner - Husqvarna

 

Growing Products

Winner: Duchy Originals Organic Seed Range - Thompson and Morgan
Finalist: Marvellous Mushrooms Growing Boards - Mr Fothergills
Finalist: Johnsons World Botanics - Mr Fothergills

Winner - Thompson and Morgan

Export Achievement Award (Sponsored by Gardenex)

Winner: Bosch Lawn and Garden
Finalist: Fish4Dogs
Finalist: Smart Solar

Gardenex

Winner - Bosch Lawn & Garden

Garden Landscaping

Winner: David Domoney Paving Range - Woven - Aggregate Industries
Finalist: Shimmering Shells - Kelkay
Finalist: Premium Veggie Bed 1.8 m - M&M Timber
Finalist: David Domoney Paving Range - Serenity - Aggregate Industries

Winner - Aggregate Industries

Supplier of the Year Award (sponsored by the Garden Centre Association)

Winner: Gardman

GCA

Winner - Gardman

Garden Retail Related Products

Winner: Bird Sanctuary Impulse Purchases range - Vivid Arts
Finalist: Vento Wall Airer - Solus
Finalist: 30 Litre Kitchen Recycling Box with Folding lid - Strata

Winner - Vivid Arts

 

Pet Care, Aquatics and Wild Bird Care Products

Winner: EasyClear Pond Pump and Filter - Hozelock Limited
Finalist: Flip Top Wild Bird Feeder Range - Gardman
Finalist: Chapelwood 50 refill bag - Solus

Winner - Hozelock

 

Environmental Award

Winner: Bosch - Rotax 34 Li-lithium-ion battery powered lawnmower
Finalist: Vital Earth - Ericaceous Compost
CPL Distribution - 10kg Homefire Ecoal

Bosch - Winners of the Environmental Award