Young Landscaper of The Year
Young Landscaper of The Year
Introduction
Entries Now Open
Registered Master Landscapers in association with Prebble Turf World are proud to announce the Young Landscaper of the Year Competition 2023
The competition offers significant opportunities for young, motivated landscapers to showcase their skills and compete alongside the best-emerging landscape professionals to become the 2023 New Zealand Young Landscaper of the Year.
Open to young landscapers throughout New Zealand, entrants do not have to be working for a Registered Master Landscaper to enter the competition.
The competitors swill meet in Dunedin on the 1st of September for the Competition Day – Practical testing and interviews including a sponsored BBQ lunch.
You are invited to drop by during the day to cheer on our amazing team of competitors. The competition starts at 8:00 am
VENUE: Dunedin TBC
Our Awards Gala Dinner on the 2nd of September 2023 is an opportunity for the industry to come together to celebrate and support the outstanding achievements of our finest emerging industry leaders as the winner of the Young Landscaper of the Year Competition and Outstanding Achievement Awards are announced.
For information on purchasing tickets click here
0508 444 345
Why Enter?
Do you thrive on innovation and your achievements, made through the knowledge and skills you have developed in the landscaping field? Are you driven and motivated? Then this is the competition for you.
As a competitor, you will have the opportunity to:
- See how you measure up against your peers
- Gain industry recognition for your skills and commitment
- Increase your profile within the landscape industry
- Learn new skills, gain confidence, and progress in your career development
- Network with other young landscapers within the industry
- Win great prizes!
- For the winner of the Young Landscaper of the Year 2023, progress through to represent Registered Master Landscapers at the 2023 Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition, gaining more amazing career advancement opportunities and prizes.
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?
Who is Eligible?
Entrants must:
- Be working in the landscape industry for a minimum of 3 years.
- Be 30 years of age or under on 31st December 2023.
- Candidates shortlisted must be prepared to participate in the Young Landscaper of the Year finals in Dunedin on 1st September 2023 as well as attend the Awards dinner on Saturday 2nd September 2023, Dunedin Town Hall
- The winner must also be available to take part in the Young Horticulturist of the Year orientation day in Auckland on 5th September 2023 and the Grand Final competition in Auckland on 7th & 8th November 2023.
Key Dates
| 26th June 2023 |
Entry OPEN |
| 4th Aug 2023 |
Entry CLOSES 5:00pm |
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11th Aug 2023 |
Finalists Announced |
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1st Sept 2023 |
Competition Day DUNEDIN (Venue TBC) |
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2nd Sept 2023 |
GALA DINNER - WINNER ANNOUNCED, TOWN HALL, |
Awards/Prizes
Competition Prize Pool
Overall winner
Young Landscaper of the Year Award
1st Prize
- $2,500 cash prize Sponsored by Natural Habitats
- $1,000 of product Sponsored by PlaceMakers
- $ 500 seed product Sponsored by Prebble Turf World
Finalist Awards
As a finalist, compete to win:
- PlaceMakers Award - Outstanding Achievement in Construction and Practical Challenge $500 cash prize
- Outstanding Achievement - Emerging Leader Award - This Award recognizes an inspirational competitor who has demonstrated exceptional entrepreneurial spirit, innovation and/ or social/ environmental responsibility in the workplace $500 cash prize
- Outstanding Achievement - Excellence in Innovation Award - This Award recognizes an outstanding competitor who has demonstrated a significant contribution to their workplace through the introduction or improvement of a workplace-based technology, process or service. $500 cash prize
- Career Development Award - This Award recognizes an outstanding competitor who has demonstrated exceptional business operation and customer service skills $500 cash prize
- Outstanding Achievement in Communication - This Award recognizes an outstanding competitor who has demonstrated excellence in the development of content and delivery of their Landscape of the Year speech to Panel Judges. $500 cash prize
All Finalists will Receive
- One Year Affiliate Membership to Registered Master Landscapers.
- PLUS 1 x Complementary 2019 Registered Master Landscaper of the Year Gala Dinner Ticket.
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Competition Guideline
Complete the entry form, attach all requested information and email to:
by 5:00 pm on 4th August 2023
Would you like More Information?
Contact: [email protected]
PH 0508 444 345
Awards Gala Dinner
The 2023 Landscapes of Distinction Awards culminate in a grand celebratory Gala Dinner to be held at the Dunedin Town Hall on Saturday 2nd September 2023
Finalists will be recognised for their vision and skill on New Zealand Landscape projects - and the recipient of the prestigious Landscape of Distinction Landscape of the year (2023) will be announced.
Tickets for the gala dinner are now available.
Book your table or individual ticket by 20th June to take advantage of our Early Bird offer.
| Ticket (gst excl) | Early Bird | Standard |
| Single ticket Member | $ 250 | $ 300 |
| Single ticket - Non member | $ 310 | $ 360 |
| Table of 10 - early bird | $ 2,250 | $ 2,700 |
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Ticket Bookings
To book your tickets click here
Sponsorship
Opportunities to sponsor this prestigious event are now available.
We have a range of options and can also work with you to develop customised sponsorship package.
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