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Top effort: North canterbury’s Anna england pictured with the Nikau Trophy, created by evelyn Dunstan, after winning the 2024 Young Horticulturist of the Year title.
Cantabrian wins Young p35 Horticulturist title
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Anna England from Amberley in North Canterbury, has been named 2024 Young Horticulturist of the Year.
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Speaking after winning the coveted Young Horticulturist title at the finals in Karaka recently, England said her feeling of disbelief over the win quickly turned to one of “great excitement”. Her partner, parents and employers were all there to share the moment. England represented the Young Plant Producer sector and works as a sales co-ordina-
tor for Elliott’s Wholesale Nursery based in Amberley. She has a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Information Systems, a Diploma in Horticulture and is only seven months off completing her part time studies toward a diploma in Primary Industry Business Management. The judges said they were impressed with how England applied her knowledge in busi-
ness and IT, as well as horticulture, to a diverse role. They noted how her approach of continuous learning and working with different people to get great results is sure to see her continue to thrive. England was up against four other finalists representing different sectors within the horticulture sector.
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