Results
Category: Aquaria Product or Service
Judged by Len MacGlashan (Water World Ltd), Jerry Arnold (Seapets) and Richard Muggeridge (West Country Water Gardens)
Winner: Aqualantis Fashion Aquarium Black & White – ALF Ltd stand B31
Judges comment: Innovative design, well illuminated with LEDs. Clear packaging with user friendly information – perceived as good value for retailer and end user.
Category: Water Gardening Product or Service
Judged by Kevin Rose (Lynchford Aquatics), Simon Langdale (Maidenhead Aquatics) and Stephen Walker (World of Water)
Winner:Pure Pond – Evolution Aqua stand C51
Judges comment: Unique, innovative product; clear graphics for ease of retailing; potential for repeat sales; value for money
Category: Shopfitting/EPOS Product or Service
Judged by Kevin Rose (Lynchford Aquatics), Simon Langdale (Maidenhead Aquatics) and Stephen Walker (World of Water)
Winner: Pond Liner Pre-Pack Stand – Gordon Low Products stand H1
Judges comment: Thoughtful merchandising tool, eye-catching and informative graphics, compact design, plus flexibility to extend
Category: Reptile/Terraria Product or Service
Judged by Kevin Rose (Lynchford Aquatics), Simon Langdale (Maidenhead Aquatics) and Stephen Walker (World of Water)
Winner: New Eco Reptile Unit – Casco stand D1
Judges comment: Convenient, compact reptile unit, well priced with many features. Good entry level retail unit.
Category: Ancillary Product or Service
Judged by Kevin Rose (Lynchford Aquatics), Simon Langdale (Maidenhead Aquatics) and Stephen Walker (World of Water)
Winner: Aqua Tong – PikStik UK stand D21
Judges comment: Useful accessory in a variety of sizes, good build quality and value for money
