2021 Award Winners

GCA award winners 2021

Although our annual conference was postponed in January 2022, the GCA awards were announced during a virtual presentation day.

Our Chief Executive, Iain Wylie, said: “Every single winner should be proud of their achievements, particularly following a difficult two years where centres have had to adapt to challenges on a daily basis. There were so many excellent runners up too and there were some very close results. Our inspection process is very rigorous and to maintain consistent high standards is testament to the winners’ resilience and positivity.”

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

Destination Garden Centre of the Year

“Authoritative ranges, great inspirational presentation and meticulous attention to detail gives the customer a truly unique experience. Every area of the business is visually stimulating, highly commercial and a great example of brilliant team work.” – Alyson Haywood, GCA Inspector

Garden Centre of the Year

“The key to the centre’s success is their consistent standard of retailing excellence along with their passion to deliver outstanding customer service. They really understand and respect their customers and colleagues.” – Gordon Emslie, GCA Inspector