Founding Partner Event Partner SPONSOR THE IGOTY AWARDS 2019 o Tuesday 22 January 2019 Venue: IPM Fairground in Hall Essen Location: Messe Essen Exhibition Centre, in Essen, Germany www.etouches.com/aiph-awards-2019 INTERNATIONAL GROWER OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2019 Where global horticulture celebrates the best in ornamentals production.
SPONSOR THE AWARDS Now in its 10th year, the AIPH International Grower of the Year Awards recognise 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 trade fair for horticulture 2018 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. 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 Ceremony 21.00 Grand dessert buffet and continued international networking with live music, entertainment and dancing Over 200 people from 20 nations attended the 2018 awards! BOOK TICKETS Individual 225(Early bird 205) Group (Table of 10) 2,050 (Early bird 1,850) + VAT per person Early bird offer ends 26th October 2018 Bookings close 4th January 2019 Each ticket comes with free IPM Essen 2019 admission! 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 Carlos Manuel Uribe, Managing Director of Flores El Capiro, WINNER 2017 IGOTY & Gold Winner of Cut Flowers Flores El Capiro
CATEGORIES TO SPONSOR SPECIAL OFFER: Book your sponsorship for three consecutive years and receive 10% off! 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. 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 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 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 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 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:
AWAITING NEW QUOTE 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 release 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 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. 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, in particular for bespoke packages, or specific information, please contact Business and Events Manager, Chris Walters at chris.walters@worldspan.co.uk or call +44 (0)7788 314406 to discuss. AWAITING NEW QUOTE 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 2018 Ter Laak Orchids The Netherlands 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