Our Annual Conference, Trade Show & Gala Evening
The Choice Conference and Trade Show is booked out to capacity every year and is the highlight of our calendar each autumn.
Choice Marketing hosts its prestigious Members and Suppliers' event every year which provides an unrivalled platform for networking and business. It's commercial in a relaxed, friendly as well as collaborative atmosphere
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This is fast becoming one of the main staples of the garden retail calendar. At our 2025 event we had over 400 delegates, 136 trade stands, this was truly our biggest and best event yet!
The Choice Marketing Conference, Trade Show and Gala Evening brings together key players in the garden industry to discuss and consider some of the key issues that face the sector. Notable business leaders and experts present impactful and thought-provoking content to inspire and inform.
The Conference sees commercial updates, insights, and category presentations from the Choice team with a variety of selected industry speakers and suppliers presenting and informing the membership as well.
One of the many highlights of the event is the Gala Evening's dinner presentation of the coveted “Supplier of the Year Awards”. Awards are presented in several categories: Sundries, Plants, Furniture & Outdoor Living, Gift & Home as well as Non-Retail Services, all of which are determined through votes cast by our esteemed Members. This ensures the best in each sector receive the recognition they deserve.
Our Supplier of the Year Winners for 2025 are:-
Plants Winner - Allensmore
Plants Special Commendation – Farplants
Furniture & Outdoor Living Winner – Leisuregrow
Furniture & Outdoor Living Winner Special Commendation – Bramblecrest
Non Retail Services Winner - Corby & Fellas
Giftware Winner - Smart Garden
Giftware Special Commendation – Premier Decorations
Sundry Special Commendation - Woodlodge
Sundry Associate Supplier Winner - Tom Chambers
Sundry Major Associate Supplier and Winner of the Peter Wilson Cup – Westland
Supplier Testimonial
Thank you all for the last couple of days. You all made us feel super welcome and thank you for being so positive. We were really proud to be asked to be part of the event and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!!
We have met some great people and had many great conversations.
We are excited to be part of their journey, growing our businesses together.
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