With only two weeks to go until the final at the Historic Royal Palace, Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, on Saturday 10th May, CIH has announced the grand finalists for 2025.
They are:
- Ireland Sarah Simpson, Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture, Dublin
- Scotland Frank Cooke, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, SRUC Edinburgh
- Northern Otto Speight, Royal Horticultural Society Harlow Carr, Harrogate
- North-West and North Wales Matthew Thurgood, Leeds City Council, Parks and Countryside
- Eastern Charlotte Hayden, English Heritage Audley End House and Gardens, Essex
- West-Midlands and South Wales George Gaia Holmes, Private Cotswold Estate
- South-East Anja Seymour, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
- South-West Sam Finch, National Trust Lytes Cary Manor and Tintinhull Garden, Somerset
National Organiser, Victoria George said: “I can’t believe another Grand Final has come around already. We have a great line up from across the regions, a fantastic venue; all we need now is some sunshine.”
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.
To find out more about the competition and how to take part next year, visit the Young Horticulturist of the Year page at https://www.horticulture.org.uk/young-horticulturist-of-the year/
