Headline Partner Event Partner SPONSOR THE IGOTY AWARDS 2018 o Tuesday 23 January 2018 Venue: IPM Fairground in Hall Essen Location: Messe Essen Exhibition Centre, in Essen, Germany INTERNATIONAL GROWER OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2018 Where global horticulture celebrates the best in ornamentals production.
SPONSOR THE AWARDS Now in its 9th year, the AIPH International Grower of the Year Awards recognises best practice in horticultural production by the top ornamentals production nurseries from around the globe, celebrating the expertise and energy they give to horticulture. VIEW IGOTY 2017 AWARDS CEREMONY Sponsorship of the awards positions a company as a committed player in the international ornamental horticulture industry, supporting innovation and successful entrepreneurship. Sponsorship opportunities are available from 1,000 to 35,000, including tailor made packages. BENEFITS Showcase your company to the industry s best Unique networking with industry leaders Continued awareness via associated PR and advertising Fantastic corporate entertainment for key clients Link with IPM Essen, world s leading horticultural trade fair It s only getting bigger and it s only getting better and we are very proud to be a part of it. Lucas Vos, CEO of Royal FloraHolland, Headline Sponsor Lucas Vos 2017 AIPH Awards & Gala Dinner
It s a very emotional ceremony and this prize is for our workers! At this award you are surrounded by the biggest and best in the world, so you should be there. Carlos Manuel Uribe, Managing Director of Flores El Capiro, WINNER 2017 IGOTY & Gold Winner of Cut Flowers CELEBRATE WITH HORTICULTURE S INDUSTRY LEADERS VENUE Upon popular demand, the event will be conveniently held on the IPM Messe Essen Fairground. Hall Essen is easily accessible from the east entrance and is located between hall 12 and hall 13. PROGRAMME 18.00 Welcome drinks reception, sponsors showcase and international networking, accompanied by live lounge music 19.00 Gala dinner 20.30 Awards ceremony 21.00 Grand dessert buffet and continued international networking with live music, entertainment and dancing Over 200 people from 20 nations attended the 2017 awards! BOOK TICKETS Individual 220 (Early bird 200) Group (Table of 10) 200 (Early bird 180) + VAT per person Early bird offer ends 31 October 2017 Bookings close 8 January 2018 Each ticket comes with free IPM Essen 2018 admission! Flores El Capiro HEADLINE PARTNER Royal FloraHolland has been a member of AIPH for years. The cooperative also supports the Horticultural Entrepreneur Award where the most innovative and enterprising company from the horticultural sector is awarded. Winners of this competition are also recommended for the International Grower of the Year Award. We feel strongly about promoting innovation and successful entrepreneurship in this sector and warmly support both awards. www.royalfloraholland.com FOUNDING PARTNER FloraCulture International (FCI), your gateway to global ornamental horticulture is the only international trade magazine in the worldwide ornamental sector. FCI shares knowledge, inspires, and strengthens the special and necessary cooperation within the ornamental sector by bringing people, markets and cultures together in the themes and articles. www.floraculture.eu EVENT PARTNER The international trade fair for plants (IPM ESSEN) is the world s leading trade fair for horticulture. It is the only specialist trade fair of its kind to cover the entire value chain of plants, including production, technology, floristry, garden features, and point of sale. The 35th edition of the world s leading trade fair for horticulture continued with top rates in 2017:1.577 exhibitors from around 50 nations presented the newest botanic displays, innovative technology, and trendy floristry. www.ipm-essen.de March-April 2017 The Future of Horticulture: Creating a Culture of Quality
CATEGORIES TO SPONSOR SPECIAL OFFER: Secure your sponsorship package for three years and receive 10% discount on the second and third year. FINISHED PLANTS & TREES Plants and trees that are ready for final sale. YOUNG PLANTS Cuttings, plugs, liners, seedlings, etc, which are sold for growing on. CUT FLOWERS AND BULBS Flowers and foliage which are cut for indoor decorative use and bulbs. NEW CATEGORIES THIS YEAR SUSTAINABILITY AWARD All award entrants will be invited to put their business forward for the AIPH Sustainability Award. The award will recognise best practice and innovation in improving sustainability in areas including water use, chemical use, climate change, energy use, transportation, labour management and social standards. INSPIRING BUSINESS AWARD Grower businesses with less than ten employees (full-time equivalent) can apply for this award which is looking for small businesses that demonstrate unique qualities and innovation.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES JOIN THIS LIST OF ILLUSTRIOUS SPONSORS This great international event celebrates, honours and stimulates entrepreneurship, innovation and growth of horticulture growers all over the world. Leaders in the horticulture sector gather for a unique networking and celebratory opportunity! It s an annual event and an opportunity, not to be missed! Steven van Schilfgaarde, CFO, Royal FloraHolland DIAMOND SPONSORSHIP HEADLINE SPONSOR - 35,000 Speech and presentation of the main IGOTY award to the overall winner Opportunity to be photographed with the overall winner Two gala dinner tables for a total of 20 guests Prominent and large exhibition stand during the drinks welcome reception Full page advert in awards brochure Plus all benefits outlined in the Pearl package SAPPHIRE CATEGORY HEADLINE SPONSOR - 15,000 Brief speech and presentation of the awards to category winners Opportunity to be photographed with the category winners One gala dinner table for a total of 10 guests Large exhibition stand during the drinks welcome reception Full page advert in awards brochure All benefits outlined in the Pearl package RUBY SPONSORSHIPS CATEGORY SPONSOR - 7,500 Four gala dinner seats Half page advert in awards brochure Small exhibition table during the drinks welcome reception See sponsor brochure for full package details DIAMOND, SAPPHIRE & RUBY SPONSORS ALSO RECIEVE Company video / advert to be shown during the pre-dinner welcome drinks reception and during the gala dinner Verbal recognition and creditation at the event by the master of ceremonies Company logo on all winners certificates Company exposure to the entire world, as your coloured advertisement in the awards brochure is presented to everyone at the awards ceremony plus all AIPH members SPECIAL OFFER:
As GreenTech we believe in the unmissable power of sharing knowledge and stimulating (sustainable) innovation technology in horticulture. The AIPH Grower of the Year Award rewards the world s most innovative and successful flower growers worldwide. That is why we are a proud sponsor of this price. Mariska Dreschler Manager GreenTech SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CONTINUED... PEARL SPONSORSHIP EVENT SPONSOR - 4,000 Your company video / advert to be shown during the pre-dinner welcome drinks reception and during the gala dinner Your company logo prominently displayed in the awards brochure, menu and show programme Your company logo and description displayed on AIPH website plus all event marketing material and press releases for one year prior and after the event. I.e. TWO YEARS FREE ADVERTISING 10% discount on gala dinner tickets based on published rates INDIVIDUAL & BESPOKE SPONSORSHIP Food and beverage - For example, your company logo and name on the dessert buffet or items on the dinner table Event collateral For example, your company logo displayed on individual items: such as on flower decorations, items on the dinner table, name tags worn by all guests, show programme and menu One gala dinner table for a total of 10 guests Alternatively, you may wish to bring a gift to our guests Can be combined with a contra deal Supply of flowers - Produce and flower arrangements. Film and photography Entertainment - Live band and singer Internet provider Advertising and PR - Promote the event on your website, newsletters, social media etc ALL SPONSORS RECEIVE International networking opportunities all evening 10% discount on gala dinner tickets based on published rates Pitch your company to our members and receive two years free advertising! (one year prior to the event + one year post event). Display your company logo, description, photos, advert, contact details and links on event page: Social media mentions on: Twitter and Facebook Inclusions in all promotional material including email, website, e-shots and event press release CONTACT DETAILS For information about any sponsorship package, please contact AIPH Secretary General, Tim Briercliffe at sg@aiph.org or phone on +44 (0) 7885 750324. For specific information, in particular for bespoke packages, please contact Business and Events Manager, Maria Wallin at maria.wallin@aiph.org or phone on +44 (0) 7825 816266 to discuss. International Grower of the Year Awards 2017 aimed to identify the best growers of ornamental plants in the world and recognise them during a big gala dinner. Beijing Expo Coordination Bureau was delighted to sponsor this great event plus promote Beijing Expo at the ceremony. As an A1 category International Horticultural Exhibition, Beijing Expo Coordination Bureau cordially invites global horticultural growers to participate in Beijing Expo, seek common development and share business opportunities on this international platform. Mr. Dahua Ye Expo 2019 Beijing
PREVIOUS WINNERS 2009 Sylva van Hulle Belgium 2010 Hillier Nurseries UK 2011 BYLANDS Canada 2012 Sheridan Nurseries Canada 2013 Sheridan Nurseries Canada 2014 Schoneveld Nurseries The Netherlands 2016 Costa Farms USA 2017 Flores El Capiro S.A. Colombia COULD YOU BE SPONSORING THE WINNER FOR 2018? International Association of Horticultural Producers Horticulture House, Chilton, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0RN, United Kingdom. Tel: +44 (0)1235 776 230 Email: sg@aiph.org Web: www.aiph.org The International Association of Horticultural Producers is an international non-profit association registered in Brussels, Belgium. VAT number: GB184353007. Registration number: 546 558 178