Supreme Award Winners 2010
NGIA Supreme Award for Horticulture
Winner - NZ Alpine Garden Society
This year’s winner continues the proud tradition of showing “the best of the best” horticultural specimens.
The judges’ noted that “seldom is such an outstanding collection of rare and unique plants seen at a Show”.
The exhibit was well-designed, delightfully charming and an engaging reminder of gardening’s fundamental pleasure: wonderful plants.
The subtle joys to be seen are captivating and will keep visitors enthralled. Plus the challenge of growing these species to perfection trumps all other horticultural achievements. This exhibit was an absolute delight to judge and is a huge credit to all involved
Supreme Award for Construction
This wide range of construction elements in this design presented an opportunity for displaying excellence in workmanship. Of note, was the brickwork, timberwork and rendering which was faultlessly executed. Moving elements and suspended lawn areas constructed in steel were cleverly constructed and of a high standard. All components were skillfully integrated with the underlying corrugated roofing.
Supreme Award for Design Excellence
Winner - Last Laugh - Andy Ellis and Danny Kamo
This elegant garden interprets a challenging message well – that of nature fighting back against human excesses. It has an uncluttered simplicity and a strong coherent planting design. The tectonics of ground movement are brilliantly represented which was undoubtedly a challenge to build.
Judges Supreme Award
Winner - Christchurch Botanic Gardens - Life and Death
This stunning garden takes the viewer into the underworld of root system, fungi and decomposing organisms using a captivating display of lighting and sound effects to enliven this other world in an extraordinary fashion. Prepare to be awed!
