Recognized in four categories for the Garden Media Guild Awards 2024, our site is up for awards this year.
In the world of horticulture and gardening, the Garden Media Guild Awards have become a much-anticipated event, recognising excellence in various categories. This year, the shortlist has been announced, showcasing a diverse range of nominees across numerous categories.
The shortlist for The Peter Seabrook Practical Book of the Year includes five captivating books: The Little Gardener's Handbook, Beekeeping for Gardeners, Project Mushroom, Hello Tiny World, and The Self-Sufficiency Garden. Each book promises to offer valuable insights and practical advice for garden enthusiasts.
The Roy Lancaster Features Writer of the Year shortlist features a talented group of writers: Liz Potter, Philip Clayton, James Alexander-Sinclair, Ciar Byrne, and Lulu Urquhart. Their engaging articles have captivated readers with their thought-provoking content and beautiful storytelling.
Photography plays a significant role in the gardening world, and the nominees for Portfolio Photographer of the Year reflect this. Marina Walker, Kat Weatherill, Molly Hollman, Claudia Gaupp, and Stephen Studd have all showcased their exceptional skills in capturing the beauty of gardens and plants.
The Beth Chatto Environmental Award aims to recognise those who have made significant contributions to environmental gardening. This year, Kate Bradbury, Adrian Thomas, Carolyn Fry, Lucy Hall, Charles Dowding, and Kim Stoddart have been nominated for their dedication and innovation in this field.
The competitive category of Gardening Video of the Year includes a diverse range of content. Ade Sellars - The Good Life Gardener - Down the Garden Path with Barbara Segall, our website - My Garden - Nigel Slater, BBC Gardeners' World - Inside King Charles' garden at Highgrove, Alex Grows Food - Which Garden Mulch Saves The Most Water?, and STIHL December Gardening Guide with Jane Moore are all in the running.
Television broadcasts also feature heavily in the awards, with Alan Tichmarsh's Gardening Club - Series 1, Episode 10, Monty Don's Spanish Gardens, and Beechgrove Garden - 2024, Episode 11 all nominated for Gardening TV Broadcast of the Year.
The radio broadcast or podcast Talking Gardens on the website has been nominated for Radio Broadcast or Podcast of the Year, alongside a host of other gardening-focused radio broadcasts and podcasts.
The Practical Journalist of the Year shortlist includes Andrew Oldham, Stephanie Hafferty, Tom Brown, Kim Stoddart, and Steve Ott, who have all demonstrated their expertise in practical gardening journalism.
In the realm of features photography, Annaïck Guitteny, Clive Nichols, Jason Ingram, Anna Omiotek-Tott, and Richard Bloom have been nominated for Features Photographer of the Year. Their stunning images have graced the pages of various gardening publications.
The Individual Social Media Influencer of the Year category features a talented group of garden influencers: Pollyanna Wilkinson, Amy Chapman, Sophie van Gerwen, Simon Akeroyd, Jenny Williams, and Jamie Walton. Each has used social media to share their love for gardening and inspire others.
The website's video content has been nominated for Gardening Video of the Year, reflecting its commitment to providing high-quality gardening content. The website has also been shortlisted for four Garden Media Guild Awards in 2024, across various categories.
Last year, the website won Publication of the Year and Podcast of the Year for Talking Gardens. This year, it is once again nominated for Garden Publication of the Year, competing against Which? Gardening, Kitchen Garden, The Plant Review, and BBC Gardeners' World Magazine.
The Brand Social Media Influencer of the Year category includes Hayloft Plants, Borde Hill Garden, Sarah Raven, Charles Dowding Ltd, and Field Gate Flowers. Each brand has used social media effectively to engage with their audience and share their passion for gardening.
The Alan Titchmarsh New Talent of the Year shortlist includes Kathryn Ott, Katy Elton, Lizzie Schofield, Melanie Taylor, and Alex Smith. Each nominee has shown great promise in the world of gardening journalism.
The shortlist for Gardening Columnist of the Year includes Ursula Buchan, Clare Foster, Martyn Cox, Adam Hunt, and Toby Buckland. Their insightful columns have provided readers with valuable gardening advice and inspiration.
The winners of the GMG awards will be announced on 22 November at the Savoy Theatre, marking the culmination of another year of celebrating excellence in the gardening media.
- The books in The Peter Seabrook Practical Book of the Year shortlist, such as The Little Gardener's Handbook and beekeeping for Gardeners, offer valuable insights for garden enthusiasts.
- The Roy Lancaster Features Writer of the Year nominees, like Liz Potter and Ciar Byrne, have captivated readers with their engaging articles about gardens and plants.
- Exceptional skills in capturing the beauty of gardens and plants can be seen in the photos of nominees for Portfolio Photographer of the Year, including Marina Walker and Kat Weatherill.
- Garden influencers like Pollyanna Wilkinson, Simon Akeroyd, and Jamie Walton have used social media to share their love for gardening and inspire others, making them candidates for Individual Social Media Influencer of the Year.
