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Glee New Products Awards
GLEE NEW PRODUCT AWARDS 2009
With over 250 entries received, this year’s Glee New Products Awards was 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.
The New Product areas displayed the latest innovations just launched onto the market – a variety of high quality unique, ingenious and stylish products. The winners demonstrated outstanding design and originality, clear consumer focus, value for money and excellent environmental credentials.
GARDEN CARE PRODUCT
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Winner: Scotts Miracle-Gro – Miracle-Gro Patch Magic Shortlisted entries: Judged by Caroline Owen and Lloyd Taylor “The fresh, bold packaging showcases an innovative new product. It is really consumer focused, with easy to understand instructions.” |
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GARDEN MACHINERY PRODUCT
| Winner: Handy Distribution – Garden Barber Shortlisted entries: Easy-Fill Limited – Easy-Fill Spout & Can Ikra GMBH – Tonino Lamborghini Electric Grass Trimmer & Vacuum RTV Judged by Chris Biddle |
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“This product really stood out. It’s a simple design that will make trimming hedges even easier.”
NURSERY PRODUCT
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Winner: John Woods Nurseries – Coprosma Pacific Sunset Shortlisted entries: Judged by Mike Burks and David Curtis |
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“The Coprosma offers really extraordinary colours. This is a must for all gardens and container planting.”
OUTDOOR LIVING PRODUCT
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Winner: Transcontinental (Suntime) – Helicopter Shortlisted entries: Judged by Richard Calder and John Little |
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“This is a product with great eye appeal at an affordable price. It’s a really unique product with a broad appeal. Superb.”
LANDSCAPE PRODUCT
| Winner: Grow Camp – Grow Tent
Shortlisted entries: Judged by Mike Burks and David Curtis |
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"This is a well-priced, well-built product. The design is great and the product is really adaptable and easy to use."
HOME & GIFT PRODUCT
| Winner: Calor – Calor Hotspot
Shortlisted entries: Judged by Richard Calder and John Little |
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RETAIL SERVICES PRODUCT
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Winner: Green Magic Co – Soistes Wow Shortlisted entries: Judged by Mike Burks and David Curtis "This is a stylish, clean and adaptable product that is both lightweight and robust." |
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GREEN INNOVATION PRODUCT
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Winner: The Master Herbalist – Seedbed Roll Shortlisted entries: Judged by Steve Bradley |
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"This is a brilliant product that has been excellently adopted from a commercial product."
BEST OF BRITISH PRODUCT
| Winner: John Woods Nurseries – Coprosma Pacific Sunset
Shortlisted entries: Judged by Neil Gow and David Domoney |
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"A British grown plant that offers a unique and interesting foliage."
GLEE SPECIAL AWARD
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Winner: Grow Camp – Grow Tent "A clear winner. The remarkable price point and easy design means that this product has impressed us all, and we will encourage GYO enthusiasts to take their growing to the next level." |
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PETINDEX PRODUCT AWARD
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Winner: Becothings – Becobowl Shortlisted entries: Judged by Martin Smart and Steve Fowler |
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“The Becobowl is the first bio-degradable food bowl to reach the market. Made from plant fibre material, the product offers green credentials and a unique alternative to the traditional bowls on the market. Superb!”
AQUATICS PRODUCT AWARD
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Winner: Solus Garden & Leisure (Bermuda) – Milan Table Top Feature Shortlisted entries: Judged by Martin Smart and Steve Fowler |
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Monday 20 Sept: 09.00 - 18.00 
