by Aidan Williams | 26 Sep 24 | News
Tickets are now available to purchase for the 2024 Land-Based and Environment Learner of the Year Awards (LBELs) on 21st November at the National Conference Centre, in Birmingham.
The LBELs, a talent recognition programme organised by Lantra and Landex, has seen over 195 high-quality nominations this year, highlighting the dedication and commitment of learners to their respective sectors.
The programme is a celebration of excellence in the land-based and environment industries and aims to recognise outstanding learners who have made an impact in growing their career within their sector.
“We have received some incredible nominations this year, with learners being put forward from all parts of the land-based and environment sector,” says Marcus Potter, CEO of Lantra.
“I’m looking forward to being able to celebrate the efforts and achievements of the finalists at the awards evening in November.
“It is an honour for Lantra to spotlight and celebrate the incredible talent we have, and the achievements we see, across all parts of our sector.”
The awards also highlight the innovative skills, dedication, and passion of the students and apprentices.
The evening is set to be hosted by inspiring, celebrity garden designer, Danny Clarke (aka The Black Gardener), who will also give a keynote about his career within horticulture and garden design.
Alongside the keynote, guests will hear the inspiring stories from the finalists.
Alex Payne, CEO of Landex paid tribute to the nominees and says it’ll be a memorable evening.
Payne says: “We have received some truly inspiring nominations this year from land-based colleges, universities, and employers. It’s been fantastic to see the diversity in the achievements of learners and to hear of how they’re making a positive impact in their industries.
“I am looking forward to being able to celebrate the learners’ achievements at our awards evening in November, for what is set to be a memorable evening.”
Tickets are limited to join Landex and Lantra in celebrating the upcoming and future leaders of the land-based and environment sector, and can be bought via its website.
by Aidan Williams | 21 Aug 24 | News
Pro Landscaper will be an official media partner for the upcoming Land-based and Environment Learner (LBEL) of the Year Awards.
The LBEL Awards is a prestigious event, that is a collaboration between Lantra and Landex, celebrating the exceptional talent, dedication, and achievements of learners across the land-based and environment sectors.
Hosted at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham, the awards ceremony will take place on 21 November.
Marcus Potter, CEO of Lantra, says: “Pro Landscaper’s involvement with the LBEL Awards this year is a great addition to the programme.
“Their expertise and coverage of the landscaping, horticulture, sports turf, and greenkeeping sectors will bring invaluable visibility to the incredible talent the awards programme recognises.”
Alex Payne, CEO of Landex, adds: “Having Pro Landscaper Magazine as an official media partner for the LBEL Awards this year is a fantastic addition. The magazine continuously supports and champions the horticulture and landscaping sector, so it is invaluable to have their support for our talent recognition programme.”
Through this media partnership, Pro Landscaper will provide coverage of the awards, including the ceremony, and exclusive interviews with the award winners of the landscape and horticulture, and the sports turf and greenkeeping, categories, showcasing their contributions to the land-based sector.
The 2024 LBEL Awards has seen more than 190 learners nominated, with many students and apprentices nominated across the land-based and environment sector.
Nina Mason, head of content at Pro Landscaper, praised the awards for their ability to see the quality of talent coming into the industry.
Mason says: “It’s a privilege to be a media partner of the LBEL Awards which recognise the remarkable talent entering the land-based industries, including landscape and horticulture.
“The winners of these awards will be the ones to watch – the rising stars in their various sectors. We’re thrilled to be a part of this incredible initiative and wish all the entrants the very best of luck.”
The awards aim to bring together employers, land-based colleges, industry leaders, and rising stars of the land-based and environment sectors in an evening of celebration.
