The Wildflower Turf Ltd team celebrate winning Rural Business of the Year at the INSPIRE Business Awards. Photo: Destination Basingstoke/Sarah Gaunt Photography.
Hampshire-based Wildflower Turf Ltd has been named Rural Business of the Year at the prestigious INSPIRE Business Awards.
The dedicated wildflower meadow specialists celebrated winning the coveted award for ‘making an impact in the rural economy of Basingstoke and Deane’ at the event on Thursday 11 July.
The delighted team were presented with the Rural Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Worting House, for their eco-friendly solutions for the UK’s wildflower market.
The INSPIRE Awards judges found Wildflower Turf Ltd “were professional, demonstrated excellent customer service, were forward thinking with a commitment to Research and Development and provided a training facility for employees and partner companies.”
James Hewetson-Brown, Managing Director of Wildflower Turf Ltd, said: “We are thrilled to be named ‘Rural Business of the Year’ at the INSPIRE Awards. The accolade goes to everybody at Wildflower Turf for their hard work and dedication in making our business such a success, particularly in the past few years when we have expanded and developed new products.
“We love our work at Ashe Warren Farm in Overton and are proud to be recognised for making a difference to the rural economy in this beautiful part of Britain.”
Jonathan Pender, chair of Destination Basingstoke, which organises and delivers the awards, said: “Congratulations to Wildflower Turf Ltd for a well-deserved win at this year’s INSPIRE Business Awards.
“The judges were impressed with the innovation and growth demonstrated by this well-established and highly-regarded local family business. They provide great customer service and make a positive impact in the borough.”