Award of Merit

Recipient: Ian Barker

" Ian Barker Landscapes has been a member of the Association for 20 years. In this time Ian has built a reputable business and been recognized for many success along the way. He has had a long love affair with the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show, either judging or building show gardens since 1997 and taking out numerous awards along the way. Not content with conquering just the local scene, Ian has taken on the world at Chelsea, walking away with a Gold Medal for construction in 2008 and a Silver Gilt for Design in 2011, as well as project managing a third Chelsea Garden which also won Gold.  He has also won several L.I.A.V. and Landscaping Victoria awards over the years. Ian served on the Landscaping Victoria Board for 4 years as Treasurer and has established himself as an advisor, a great friend, and a valued mentor to many members over the journey."