A Photo Gallery of Highlights from Greenhouse Grower’s Evening of Excellence

By Brian D. Sparks|July 24, 2025

Greenhouse Grower’s Evening of Excellence awards event during Cultivate’25 was a chance to recognize innovation across the floriculture industry. Check out this slideshow for a closer look at all the festivities as well as the big winners!

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The stage is set!
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Greenhouse Grower's Brian Sparks and Dr. Allan Armitage served as emcees for this year's Evening of Excellence.
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Industry Achievement Award Winner: Brian Whipker, North Carolina State University
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Industry's Choice Award and Readers' Choice Award Winner: Syngenta Flowers

The Syngenta Flowers team took home two awards for Begonia iCandy
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Innovator Award: Light Bio

Light Bio is the team behind the bioluminescent Firefly Petunia
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Operation of the Year: Hampshire Farms
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Editor's Choice Award: Danziger

Danziger won Editor's Choice for Dahlia Cherie
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Technology of the Year: Burro
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Head Grower of the Year: Brad Meyer, Bachman's