Teams and customers across Aquavista’s 29 inland and coastal marinas are gearing up to Grow Wild for this year’s Aquavista in Bloom competition.
The challenge is to creating stunning floral displays to make their marinas bloom with bursts of colour to provide lovely environments for spending time this summer. This year’s theme is around sustainability with the campaign strapline Reduce, Reuse and Regrow.
Towergate Insurance who are supporting Aquavista in Bloom for another year have supplied bug hotels and wildflower seeds to each marina as part of their ‘Let’s Grow Wild’ starter kit.
There are four categories in 2025 with winners for each region and overall winners for the north, Midlands and south.
- Outstanding Overall Site 2025 – North, South & Midlands
- Outstanding Tubs and Hanging Baskets or Creative display – North, South & Midlands
- Outstanding Upcycle Project – North, South & Midlands – in association with Enva
- Special recognition customer award – North, South & Midlands
The upcycling category returns for another year encouraging marinas look for innovative ways to reuse materials and give everyday items a new lease of life. Last’s years cultivation efforts will ensure many displays this year are from seeds that have been stored over the autumn and winter months.
Last year Cropredy Waterside & Marina located in Oxfordshire was crowned the ‘Outstanding Overall Site’ winner of Aquavista in Bloom.
Sarah Jones, Marina Manager at Cropredy Marina, said: “Aquavista in bloom really brought out the community vibe and friendships were formed that remain now. Meetings were had to decide a theme and jobs were dedicated. It gave everyone a sense of purpose and the whole marina came together weekly to paint, sow seeds, plant and create something wonderful.
“We had so many lovely comments from all our moorers and it brought a sense of pride to see everyone enjoying The Lockkeepers Cottage throughout the summer. When we won the award we celebrated in style with a marina party, live music and a bar. Bring on 2025!”
Sales and Marketing Director, Deborah Hunt, said: “Aquavista in Bloom marks a special moment in our calendar, the return of the boating season and a chance for our marina communities to come together. It’s when our crew teams and customers unite to transform our spaces into vibrant, living landscapes. Last year showcased incredible creativity and imagination, and I’m excited to see what this year brings. The emphasis on sustainability remains a key theme, supporting new environmental initiatives across our network. Our marinas are havens for both people and wildlife, so continuing to protect and enhance biodiversity is something we’re proud to champion together.”
Towergate Insurance are supporting Aquavista in Bloom for another year.
Elisa from Towergate Insurance added: “Towergate are really pleased to be supporting this campaign for the third year running. 2025 is going to be extra special with a sustainability theme – we cannot wait to see how this develops, continuing the engagement it brings to Moorer’s and the wider community.”
Awards submissions are required by 31 August. Winners will be announced during a ceremony held in September.
