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Glee New Product Awards 2009: WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT

The winners of Glee New Products – Glee’s hotly contended annual competition to find the year’s most innovative new garden, leisure and pet care products – have been announced.  

With over 250 entries received, this year’s Glee New Products Awards have been a fiercely fought competition.  A team of independent, expert judges from the garden, pet and leisure industries reviewed the products in each category on Glee’s opening morning, rating each entry against a spread of exacting commercial, practical and environmental criteria.  

Considerations included innovation; design and originality; how well consumer needs are met; and any unique features or technologies setting the product apart from competitors.  Products were also judged for quality, fitness for purpose, environmental impact; value for money and a range of packaging considerations.

All of this year’s Glee New Product entries – including the winners – are on prominent display throughout the show.  Garden and Leisure products are showcased in a dedicated area in Hall 5, whilst Pet and Aquatic entries can be seen at the heart of Petindex in Hall 3.

What the Judges said

The judges of Glee New Products 2009 commented on their selection as follows:

Category GARDEN CARE INNOVATION
Shortlisted entries: Higrow Yorkshire Ltd – Growing Station (Hall 5, stand C69)
Gardman – Grow it Polytunnel (Hall 5, stand B40)
Westlands – Eraza Slug Killer (Hall 5, standC1)
Solus Garden & Leisure – Crop Cage (Hall 5, stand C60/D61 C66/D65)
Winner: Scotts Miracle-Gro: Miracle-Gro Patch Magic (Hall 5, stand B30/C31)
Judged by: Caroline Owen, MD of Scotsdale Garden Centre and Lloyd Taylor, Gardening buyer from Wilkinsons.
What the judges said: “The Miracle-Gro Patch Magic has fresh, bold packaging that showcases an innovative new product.  It is really consumer focused, with easy to understand instructions.  The product also offers excellent value for money, plus the consumer guarantee adds confidence in purchase decision.”

Category GARDEN MACHINERY INNOVATION
Shortlisted entries: Easy-Fill Limited - Easy-Fill Spout & Can (Hall 5, stand D53)
Ikra GMBH – Tonino Lamborghini Electric Grass Trimmer & Vacuum RTV (Hall 5, stand D33)
Winner: Handy Distribution: Garden Barber (Hall 5, stand C36/D35)
Judged by: Chris Biddle, Editor of Service Dealer
What the judges said: “This product really stood out.  It’s a simple design that will make trimming hedges even easier.”

Category NURSERY INNOVATION
Shortlisted entries: John Woods Nurseries – Hydrangea Twist n Shout (Hall 5, stand E24/F25)
John Woods Nurseries – Diervilla Cool Splash (Hall 5, stand E24/F25)
Wyevale Nurseries – Cortadetra Peate Plumes (Hall 5, stand H30/J31)
Winner: John Wood Nurseries: Coprosma Pacific Sunset (Hall 5, stand E24/F25)
Judged by: Mike Burks, from Castle Gardens and David Curtis, Editor of The Landscaper
What the judges said: “The Coprosma offers really extraordinary colours. It’s also an evergreen so it offers two points of interest in the same plant.  This is a must for all gardens and container planting.”

Category OUTDOOR LIVING INNOVATION
Shortlisted entries: Cranswick Pet Products – Royal Donut Feeder (Hall 3, stand L31)
Nova Garden Furniture – Monet Aluminum Collection (Hall 3a, stand P54)
Winner: Transcontinental (Suntime): Helicopter (Hall 3a, stand N11/M10)
Judged by: Richard Calder, MD of Daisy Nook Garden Centre and John Little, owner of Poplars Nursery Garden Centre
What the judges said: “This is a product with great eye appeal at an affordable price.  It’s a really unique product with a broad appeal.  Superb.”

Category LANDSCAPE INNOVATION
Shortlisted entries: Dansand – Tommy Walsh’s Dansand Joint Filling Sand (Hall 4, stand G10)
Snap-it Edging Limited – Snap-it Landscape Edging Kit (Hall 4, stand C1)
Vegtrug.com  - Veg Trug (Hall 4, stand K9)
Winner: Grow Camp: Grow Tent (Hall 4, stand F12)
Judged by: Mike Burks, from Castle Gardens and David Curtis, Editor of The Landscaper
What the judges said: “This is a well priced, well built product.  The design is great and the product is really adaptable and easy to use.  It’s ideal for a time such as this where trends such as Grow-Your-Own are booming, and will enable GYO enthusiasts to take their growing to the next level.”

Category HOME & GIFT INNOVATION
Shortlisted entries: Taylors Bulbs Limited – Windowsill Herb Pot (Hall 5, stand A9)
Target Dry Limited – Mac in a Sac Equine (Hall 5, stand F70/G71)
Winner: Calor: Calor Hotspot (Hall 3a, stand N36/P35)
Judged by: Richard Calder, MD of Daisy Nook Garden Centre and John Little, owner of Poplars Nursery Garden Centre
What the judges said: “The Calor Hotspot is a stylish, affordable and compact modern internal heater.”

Category RETAIL SERVICES INNOVATION
Shortlisted entries: Concept Data Display – 3 Step Plant Hanger (Hall 5, stand J36/K35)
Malcolm Scott Consultants Limited – Hayes Garden World (Hall 5, stand H40)
Winner: Green Magic Co: Soistes Wow (Hall 5, stand H38)
Judged by: Mike Burks, from Castle Gardens and David Curtis, Editor of The Landscaper
What the judges said: “This is a stylish, clean and adaptable product that is both lightweight and robust.”

The Glee New Products were also judged for three special categories that celebrate the best of creative British ingenuity, Green Innovation and also the Glee Special Award.  The winners of these awards are:

Category GREEN INNOVATION
Winner: The Master Herbalist: Seedbed Roll (Hall 5, stand A17)
Judged by: Steve Bradley, The Sun
What the judges said: “This is a brilliant product that has been excellently adopted from a commercial product.  The Seedbed Roll provides the opportunity to raise quick growing salads, as well as offering a more controlled environment and giving protection from pests and diseases in the early stages of growth.”

Category BEST OF BRITISH INNOVATION
Winner: John Woods Nurseries: Coprosma Pacific Sunset (Hall 5, stand E24/F25)
Judged by: Neil Gow, Director of GIMA and TV’s David Domoney
What the judges said: “A British grown plant that offers a unique and interesting foliage that offers hardy, colourful fauna all year round.”

Category GLEE SPECIAL AWARD
Winner: Grow Camp: Grow Tent (Hall 4, stand F12)
Judged by: Decided by all Glee New Product judges
What the judges said: “A clear winner.  The remarkable price point and easy design means that this product has impressed us all, and will encourage GYO enthusiasts to take their growing to the next level.”

Glee Petindex New Product Awards
 
This year the Glee Petindex New Product winners will be announced at the inaugural Pet Industry Awards, held tonight (Sunday 20th September 2009) by the Pet Care Trust.  Drawn from a shortlist of three entries, the Glee Petindex awards will celebrate the best in pet care and aquatic products.

The shortlisted entries are:

Category Company / Stand Product
Pet Innovation The Company of Animals
Hall 3, stand E7 Furminator Deluxe
Poopsta
Hall 3, stand G22 Poopsta
Becothings
Hall 3, stand E28 Becobowl
Aquatic Innovation Solus Garden & Leisure (Bermuda)
Hall 5, stand C60/D61 C63 C66/D65  Milan Table Top Feature
Biowish (UK) Ltd
Hall 5, stand D60C High Power Bio-Tab
Velda
Hall 3, stand J20/K21 Fish Feeder Pro

Glee show director, Dan Thurlow, praised exhibitors for the quality of this year’s entries.  “It has been clear to all involved that this year the entries have been of higher quality than ever before.  The judges have been keen to reiterate just how impressed they have been by what they have seen, from the latest and greatest product innovation to fresh thinking and unique design.  Companies are thinking clearly and constructively about how they can build business into the future, taking into account the changing demands of today’s consumers and business climate.  The winners include some extremely original ideas, many demonstrating superb environmental credentials.  Congratulations to all the winners, as well as to the hundreds of other extremely deserving entrants for what they have achieved.  Our thanks go to the Glee New Products judging team for their time and valued expertise.”

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