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Calling all retailers and growers

The Industry Supplier Award recognises outstanding industry contributions and exemplary services of allied traders/suppliers to Nursery & Garden Industry businesses. Suppliers include both product and service providers.
You can submit your vote via the voting panel in the Awards Brochures or online at http://www.ngiaevents.com.au/awards2011/awards_2011_supplier_nomination-form.pdf

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2011 Awards - Entries have opened!
The 2011 Nursery & Garden Industry Awards opened for entry on July 9. Make sure you are part of the industry program that recognises and rewards excellence.

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Get ready for the new style 2011 Nursery & Garden Industry Awards!
NGIA is pleased to announce that the 2011 NGI Awards Program will run live off the Awards Website. This is an exciting step forward for our industry that will save time and money for all involved.

In this month's Clippings:
Opportunities Grasped at NGI National Conference
NGI Conference took place in the Northern Territory late April and was a rip-roaring success. Held in tropical Darwin, delegates were welcomed to the Northern Territory on Monday April 19 at Crocosaurus Cove, home to many salt water crocodiles and a number of other reptiles.

Woolworths at Conference!

NGIA is excited to announce that Woolworths will be presenting at National Conference! Melinda Smith Chief Operating Officer, Ian Roberts Senior Merchandise Manager and Ann McKeon Green-life, Gardening and Landscaping Buyer will outline their vision for “Project Oxygen” – their new concept stores set to be launched next year.

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Grasp Your Opportunities in Darwin - Register Now!
There is not long to go until the NGI National Conference to be held in Darwin from
April 19 - 22.  Don't miss out on this exciting national industry event.

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Grasp Your Opportunities with the Retail Doctor
NGIA is pleased to announce that Brian Walker will be presenting a plenary session at the 2010 NGI National Conference on 'The New Players - Challenges or opportunity?'

In December Clippings:

2010 Nursery & Garden Industry State Awards

NGIA would like to congratulate all the individuals and businesses who entered the 2010 Awards. All State Winners will now advance to the National Finals. The National Winners will be announced in April at the Nursery & Garden Industry Australia Awards Gala Dinner, held in conjunction with the 2010 Conference in Darwin.

Nursery & Garden Industry announces new President

Nursery & Garden Industry Australia (NGIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Bryan Hillier as the new President of the NGIA Board which was ratified at the Annual General Meeting held in Brisbane last month.

In October Clippings:

Grasp your opportunities at the 2010 NGI National Conference

The 2010 National Conference - Grasp Your Opportunities - will address key Industry issues such as biosecurity, marketing, staff development and Industry trends. Whether you are a grower or a retailer, you will come away with at least one idea to help your business.

In September Clippings:

Be part of the Industry's spring campaign!

Industry's spring campaign for 2009 is 'Plant a living asset'. The campaign has been developed to encourage consumers to get down to their local garden centre, get out in the garden and grow their own produce.

Aussie passion for plants continues to bloom

To launch spring for 2009 and create a platform from which to steer Industry programs, Nursery & Garden Industry Australia (NGIA) commissioned Newspoll research in July which interviewed 1,200 respondents and highlighted the changing scope of the Australian backyard.

Are you the best fisherman in the industry?

The 2010 NGI Conference is to be held in Darwin from April 19 to 22, 2010, and what better way to kick it off than with a fishing day? If you would like to take part in the fishing competition please email natalie.walker@ngia.com.au by August 14, 2009.

New Awards, Simplified Entry Process, Great Winner Beneifts

Presented by Nursery & Garden Industry Australia, the Awards recognise and reward excellence within the nursery and garden industry, and acknowledge industry leaders as they strive to achieve best business practice.