Landscape & Urban Design Issue 24 2017 | Page 73

RHS Young Landscape Contractor to the industry, the chance to design their first Show Garden. At the end of the competition, one winning talent from each category will be crowned winner of RHS Young Planting Designer and winner of RHS Young Landscape Contractor, which is proudly supported by the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI), the UK’s largest Trade Association for landscape professionals, for a second year running. BALI’s Chief Executive, Wayne Grills, said: “BALI is delighted to once again be supporting the Young Landscape Contractor finalists and their partners for what promises to be an exciting competition for 2017. The level of quality on show at last year’s event set an incredibly high benchmark with 3 Golds and Best Construction accolades being handed out, so we cannot wait to see what talent will be on display at RHS Tatton this July. BALI continually strives Young Landscape Contractor supported by BALI and Young Planting Designer Finalists at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park 2016 Urban Retreat Katie Maude Young Plant Designer 2016 to promote the craftsmanship, skills and commitment of some of our very best young, hard- working and talented individuals from right across the industry and we are very proud to be part of the competition once again.” Ewan Sewell was crowned RHS Young Landscape Contractor 2016 and Katie Maude, RHS Young Planting Designer 2016. Each Garden was also awarded a Gold Medal, a fantastic result for each pair taking part. The RHS Young Landscape Contractor & RHS Young Planting Designer 2017 competition is now open to those aged 28 years and under. Application links: RHS Young Planting Designer application form: www.rhsforms.formstack.com/ forms/tp17_young_planting_ designer RHS Young Landscape Contractor application form: www.rhsforms.formstack.com/ forms/tp17_young_landscape_ contractor Application deadline 1 March 2017 Landscape & Urban Design 73