North West & North Wales Regional Final Results – Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition 2025

Congratulations to all of this year’s North West & North Wales Regional Finalists of the Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition!

1st Place: Matthew Thurgood, Leeds City Council Parks & Countryside

2nd Place: Ruby Goodwin, Myerscough College

3rd Place: Joseph Peatfield, Stanton Estate

Special recognition to our Runners Up:

Katie Mackinder, National Trust

Richard Carden, Cholmondeley Castle

Ellen Carnegie, RHS Bridgwater

We’re excited to see Matthew represent the region at the Grand Final in May!