2024 Winners

GCA award winners 2024

The GCA awards for 2024 were presented at our annual conference, which was held at the De Vere Wokefield Park in January 2025.

Our Chief Executive, Peter Burks, said: “Through our annual inspections we know our member garden centres have some of the highest standards in our industry. Each year, our members go from strength to strength and the competition to reach the top spots is more hotly contested. All of our worthy winners should be very proud of the example they set to others. I’d like to congratulate every one of them for their outstanding commitment to ensuring the public receives a truly positive experience when visiting them.”

The following winners from our Destination Garden Centre (DGC), Garden Centre (GC) and Local Garden Centre (LGC) categories were announced:

Destination Garden Centre of the Year

“A retail haven centred around plants, where innovation and creativity not only captivate customers but also boost sales.” – Alyson Haywood, GCA Inspector

Garden Centre of the Year

“A wonderful garden centre with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, strongly focused on environmental sustainability and local sourcing.” – Alyson Haywood, GCA Inspector

Local Garden Centre of the Year

“A super centre from the very start with its roots in gardening and quality plants. Creative displays abound and superb customer service makes this a wonderful experience for all customers.” – Phil McCann, GCA Inspector

Centres of Excellence

The Top Ten Garden Centres – in alphabetical order

Aylett Nurseries

Barton Grange Garden Centre

Bents Garden & Home

Fron Goch Garden Centre

Meadow Croft Garden Centre

Old Railway Line Garden Centre

Perrywood, Sudbury

Perrywood, Tiptree

Ruxley Manor Garden Centre

Thurrock Garden Centre

Other Winners

Barton Grange Trophy – Creativity & Innovation

Perrywood, Tiptree

Catering Excellence Award (DGC – joint winner)

Bents Garden & Home

Catering Excellence Award (DGC – joint winner)

Ruxley Manor Garden Centre

Catering Excellence Award (GC)

Thetford Garden Centre

Catering Excellence Award (LGC)

Rutland Nursery

Christmas – Best Christmas Display (DGC)

Garsons, Esher

Christmas – Best Christmas Display (GC)

Castle Gardens

Christmas – Best Christmas Display (LGC)

Pugh’s Garden Village, Wenvoe

Customer Service Award

Perrywood, Tiptree

The Dick Allen Award – Most Improved Centre

Pyle Garden Centre

Environment & Sustainability Award

Castle Gardens

Food Hall/Farm Shop Award (DGC)

Gates Garden Centre

Food Hall/Farm Shop Award (GC)

Bellis Brothers Farm Shop & Garden Centre

Food Hall/Farm Shop Award (LGC)

Pugh’s Garden Village, Wenvoe

GIMA Award – Garden Products Retailer (DGC)

Perrywood, Tiptree

GIMA Award – Garden Products Retailer (GC)

Klondyke Group, Mortonhall

GIMA Award – Garden Products Retailer (LGC)

Millbrook Garden Company, Staplehurst

Indoor Lifestyle Award (DGC)

Bents Garden & Home

Indoor Lifestyle Award (GC – joint winners)

Squire’s Garden Centres, Woking and Wokingham

Indoor Lifestyle Award (LGC)

Rutland Nursery

Indoor Plants Award (DGC)

Perrywood, Tiptree

Indoor Plants Award (GC)

Castle Gardens

Indoor Plants Award (LGC)

Knights Garden Centres, Betchworth

Outdoor Living Award (DGC)

Garsons, Esher

Outdoor Living Award (GC)

Garsons, Titchfield

Outdoor Living Award (LGC)

Pugh’s Garden Village, Wenvoe

Ruxley Rose – Best Plant Area (DGC)

Perrywood, Tiptree

Ruxley Rose – Best Plant Area (GC)

Cowell’s Garden Centre

Ruxley Rose – Best Plant Area (LGC)

Thompson’s Plant & Garden Centre, Welling

The Worrall Cup – Best Marketing Campaign

Pugh’s Garden Centres

Associate Member of the Year

Lyme Bay Winery

GCA GROW Training Award

Squire’s Garden Centres, Reigate

Rising Star

Ben Clarke (Knights Garden Centres, Nags Hall)