With a mere 72 hours remaining before this year’s Laurels closes to entries, member AB Bishop from Victoria, speaks about winning a Laurel and urges all to enter and to attend the awards dinner in Adelaide in September.
The HMAA Laurels are one of the highlights of our industry. They provide a wonderful snapshot of what is happening horticulturally around the country, brought to life through the creative talents of our photographers, broadcasters and writers.
I’ve entered over the years because I’m proud of the stories I’ve been able to tell, but I also love seeing the work of others. It keeps me curious, inspires me to improve, and reminds me of the depth of talent within our industry.
Laurels night itself is always a delight – a chance to catch up with colleagues, share stories and laughter, and celebrate the people who communicate and champion horticulture so beautifully. Being shortlisted or winning is a tremendous honour.
AB Bishop
Entries close on Monday, June 15, 2026 for the 2026 HMAA Neutrog Laurels Awards. As well as entering your own work (see our website for this year’s categories), you can also nominate an HMAA member for a special award – The Anita Boucher Award or the Gold Laurel.
To see more about entering the 2026 HMAA Neutrog Laurel Awards or attending our gala dinner and tours in September, follow this link.
