Nicholsons Ltd has been unveiled as the Supreme Winner at the Pro Landscaper Business Awards 2023, in association with Caribbean Blinds.

The multi-faceted company, which offers numerous landscaping services as well as owning its own nursery, scooped the top prize at the ceremony held at Old Billingsgate, London on Friday 21 April.

Judges said Nicholsons had “a clear vision and approach to staff training, CSR, technology use and future growth plans” with “excellent initiatives”. They called it an “impressive company which places much emphasis on sustainability as part of its delivery.”

It also won the award for Landscape Company Over £5m Turnover in partnership with Trex Arbordeck, one of 16 categories at the event. Two new categories were introduced this year, including Apprentice of the Year in partnership with the APL, which was awarded to Chloe Ryman of Azpects. Utopia Landscapes topped the second – New Company (Under 2 Years’ Old) in partnership with Azpects.

Jamie Wilkinson, managing director of organiser Eljays44, says: “The Pro Landscaper Business Awards is a much-awaited event in the UK landscaping industry, giving recognition to exceptional businesses that stand out in areas like team training, development, financials and more.

“This year, the event will be hosted at the impressive venue of Old Billingsgate, adding to the excitement of the exceptional quality of submissions and the presence of top professionals. What sets the Pro Landscaper Business Awards apart from other industry ceremonies is its consistent ability to identify and highlight the best business practices.”

The Pro Landscaper Business Awards are the only industry awards which focus on how well companies run their business. Commitment to the landscaping sector, sustainability, corporate social responsibility, profitability and client/supplier relationships are all areas reviewed as part of identifying the shortlist and overall winners.

View the full list of winners below: