Why Enter?
The Young Landscaper of the Year competition not only provides opportunities for entrants but also for their employers to:
- Show support for our future leaders to develop their abilities in a challenging and competitive arena
- Entrants gain industry recognition for their skills and commitment to their craft
- Entrants can hone important communication skills, gain confidence and receive valuable feedback from industry professionals to support skill development
- Aid personal development and retention of talent by providing a unique experience for entrants
- Increase the profile of your business and gain exposure within the landscape industry
- Network with other landscape professionals, suppliers and industry supporters
We promise you the competition will be fun and will challenge you.
The opportunities to build your career are huge! So what are you waiting for?
Key Dates 2026
25 March– Entries open
1 July – Entries close at 5:00pm
10 July – Selected finalists announced
From 7 September – Competitor interviews held via Zoom
18 September – Competitors arrive in Christchurch and complete written tests
19 September – Competition day and Awards Dinner
2023 AWARDS
Commercial Build of the Year
Caleb Washington
Wins the Prebble Seeds Turf World 2023 Young Landscaper of the Year Award.
Ben Hurley
Runner up
Cooper Mildenhall
2nd Runner up
Amandeep Singh Brar
3rd Runner up
Supporters, sponsors, and people from throughout the industry all gathered at Nichol’s Garden Center in Ōtepoti | Dunedin to cheer on contestants from around Aotearoa | New Zealand as they competed for the title of Young Landscaper of the Year for 2023!
Beyond the practical components of landscaping, the contestants had to complete written tests, interviews and perform speeches to an audience of judges.
Cash prizes were handed out to the top three contestants along with various tools and products provided by their sponsors.
RESULTS
Outstanding Achievement Awards;
Emerging Leadership – Sam Fisher, Luijten Landscaping
Innovation – Dillyn van der Merew, Natural Habitats
Career Development – Amandeep Singh Brar, Natural Habitats
Construction – Cooper Mildenhall, Espaso Verde Landscaping
Communication – Sam Fisher, Luijten Landscaping
Back Row L – R:
Michael Dudley, Amandeep Singh Brar, Dillyn van de Merwe, Caleb Washington, Cooper Mildenhall, Ben Hurley
Front Row L – R:
Lauchlan King, Tyla May, Sam Fisher
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