How to enter
For more than 25 years the Horticultural Media Association of Australia (HMAA) has held its prestigious HMAA biennial Laurels Awards to acknowledge and acclaim the outstanding work of HMAA members in a range of categories. The Laurels recognise achievement in communicating horticultural information through diverse media; honouring innovation, accuracy, audience engagement and storytelling across traditional and emerging platforms.
In 2026 the HMAA Laurels will be returning to the city where it all began: Adelaide. The 2026 Neutrog Laurels Awards will be presented at a gala dinner on Thursday 3 September in The Pavilion in the grounds of magnificent and historic Carrick Hill.
Entry to the 2026 Neutrog Laurels Awards is open to members of HMAA who have held membership since January 2025. Entries are limited to two per category and each entry costs $25 to help cover administrative costs.
Entries close on Monday 15 June 2026
The HMAA Laurels recognise the work of HMAA members in six categories:
Honour Laurels
The Honour Laurels recognise exceptional contribution and service to horticultural media. Unlike other laurels, Honour Laurels are not entered directly. Recipients are selected by the HMAA Executive Committee following a nomination process.
For 2026, two Honour Laurels will be awarded: the Hall of Fame Gold Laurel and the Anita Boucher Laurel.
Hall of Fame Gold Laurel
This award recognises an HMAA member who has made an outstanding and sustained contribution to horticultural media over their career.
Nominations may be made by any financial HMAA member. Nominees must also be financial members of HMAA.
Each nomination must include a written citation outlining the nominee’s achievements, impact, and reasons they should be considered for induction into the Hall of Fame.
Nominations must be submitted to the HMAA President at president@hmaaustralia.com.au by 15 June 2026.
Anita Boucher Laurel
This award recognises an outstanding contribution to horticultural media by an emerging member under 35 years of age. The award honours the late Anita Boucher, a founding member of HMAA.
Nominations may be made by any financial HMAA member. Nominees must be current members of HMAA and under the age of 35 at the time of nomination.
Each nomination must include a written citation outlining the nominee’s achievements, contribution to horticultural media, and reasons for consideration.
Nominations must be submitted to the HMAA President at president@hmaaustralia.com.au by 15 June 2026.
