Buyers Power List

A celebration of retailers making an impact in our industry.

The Buyers Power List is Glee’s way of recognizing the outstanding talent of buyers in the garden retail industry and their influence on the market. A highly anticipated event for the Glee community, each year we celebrate the individuals and buying teams who have made a notable difference, as nominated by fellow Glee-goers.

Everyone is invited to vote, so whether you’re a Glee exhibitor, retailer or press, we want to hear from you. Make sure you keep an ear out for when voting opens and get involved for 2022!

Award categories

Plants Buyer/Buying Team of the Year
Garden Care Buyer/Buying Team of the Year
Outdoor Leisure Buyer/Buying Team of the Year
Landscape Buyer/Buying Team of the Year
Home & Gift Buyer/Buying Team of the Year
Pets Buyer/Buying Team of the Year
Retail Food & Drinks Buyer/Buying Team of the Year
Christmas Buyer/Buying Team of the Year
Overall Multiple Buying Team of the Year
Overall Independent Buying Team of the Year
NEW: Overall Multiple Retailer Buying Team of the Year (hardware, DIY, high street)
NEW: Online Buyer/Buying Team of the Year

FAQs

What is the Buyers Power List?

The Buyers Power List aims to recognise, celebrate and reward the individuals and buying teams that the garden retail industry have nominated and voted for as making an outstanding difference and being highly influential in the market.

Who can vote?

Anyone can vote; it’s open to all who work within the garden retail industry. There are several different categories, you can vote in just one category or all of them if you choose.

How can I vote for my favourite buyer?

Once the shortlist has been announced, you’ll be able to vote for your winner through an online voting form.

How are the winners picked?

The top nominations from each category will be announced as finalists and will form the Buyers Power List shortlist. Once each category has its shortlist, the winners will be determined by public votes. Remember, anyone can vote and as many times as they like; you can even vote for yourself! The winners will then be announced during a drinks and awards reception at Glee 2022 in June.

Can retailers and buyers vote themselves?

Absolutely! Don’t be shy. The results are peer-voted so this is truly meaningful recognition for anyone who is shortlisted.

What do the winners get?

All finalists receive exclusive VIP admission to Glee and the awards drinks ceremony. Finalists and winners will also be featured on the Glee website and receive additional publicity through the post show communications to the media. Winners will receive an attractive award for their showcase and to celebrate with their teams.