Not everybody who does a lot for the industry stand in the spotlight. Some work quietly behind the scenes doing what they can to build the foundation of our industry. This year’s Merit Award recipient is one of those people to who we are very grateful. He was instrumental in writing the Horticulture unit standards […]
SANA Service Award 2023
An avid supporter of all the SANA initiatives he is well liked and brings with him enthusiasm, character and the world of succulents to our industry. A regular exhibitionist at all the trade shows including the SANA Trade Fair and is a regular at sector meetings. His passion for plants is tangible with numerous articles […]
SANA President’s Award
Today, I have the immense pleasure of presenting this award to someone who has had a profound impact on my presidency. This individual has not only made my life as president significantly easier but has also been an invaluable sounding board for ideas and an active participant in our executive committee. His unwavering support, willingness […]
SANA Gold Medal 2023
Johan Kok SANA Hero 2022. As an active in the green industry for more than 50 years and in retail since 1979. One of the founding members of Garden Pavilion in 1995 as a trading group which was a first for SA at the time. His garden centre Sunkist is a landmark garden centre on […]
SANA Gold Medal 2023
André Bimray Andre is part of the gardening industry for more than 30 years and played an important role to promote SANA and gardening in general. He was involved with Sakata MayFord for more than 20 years and had several roles in the company, mainly in sales & marketing. His knowledge of seed is extraordinary, […]
President’s Trophy 2022
One of the privileges of being the SANA President is to award the Presidents Trophy. This Trophy carries no criteria, it is awarded purely at the discretion of the President. This person has proven himself to be an absolute legend. The word ‘support’ is entwined into his anatomy. There was never a moment’s hesitation when […]
SANA Merit Award 2022
Take energy and enthusiasm, add a touch of fabulousness and you have the recipe for one of our bright stars in the green industry. It’s not often that one meets someone whose enthusiasm for SANA and for our Members is so tangible. It is also rare that a Member of Young SANA is nominated for […]