As entries continue to roll in for the Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards 2024, the first wave of judges are revealed.

This year’s panel brings together a diverse group of recognised industry professionals, each offering their renowned expertise to aid in celebrating the industry’s sustainable journey.

Launched in 2023, these awards look to showcase the sustainable innovations and green initiatives across the UK landscaping sector, from design to construction, to product supply and manufacturing.

Meet the judges:

Juliet Sargeant
Garden designer and director, The Sussex Garden School

Jilayne Rickards
Independent garden designer

Robert Hewitt
Associate director, Stephenson Halliday, Planning Landscape & Environment, An RSK Company

Dusty Gedge
Founder, Living Roofs

Liz Nicholson
Managing director, Nicholsons

Marcus Watson
Director, Ground Control

Helen Nyul
Group head of biodiversity, Barratt Developments plc

Dr Phil Askew
Director landscaping and placemaking, Peabody

Martin Baxter
Deputy CEO, IEMA

Sam Jones
Director, The Green Partnership

Ludovic Pittie
Head of landscape, WSP

Heinrich Richter
Head of commercial – Sustainable products and services, Travis Perkins Plc

Malcolm Anderson
Head of sustainability, RHS

Martin Townsend
Growth director, BSI

Brian Hawtin
Associate landscape architect, Husskison Brown Associates

With only two weeks left to enter, those looking to take part can find a full list of categories here.

Interested parties can also find a step-by-step entry support guide, offering insights into the award categories and criteria.
Winners of the Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards 2024 will be announced at an award ceremony after the first day of FutureScape 2024 on Thursday 15 October at ExCeL London.

For more information and to enter, contact Ollie Finch on 01903777579 or at ollie.finch@eljays44.com, or contact Kai Webb on 01903777585 or at kai.webb@eljays44.com, or visit prolandscapersustainabilityawards.com