
El Fuego's Fire Pit, Hartman's stand, The Nassau Range from Lifestyle Garden, ProQ's Flatdog and the Garden Bar & 2 stool set from Zest were the judges winners in the Solex 2022 Awards, presented this evening at the NEC.
The judges were: Iain Wylie - GCA, Marcus Bawdon - BBQ Magazine, John Smye - Ex LOFA Chairman, Suzy Skehan - Planet Mark
Best Stand

Winner - Hartman - bright well put together good branding.
2nd - Zest - a garden environment.
3rd - Broil King - Stand out / different/ good use of light effects.
Honorable mentions
Daro - Light bright inviting.
LIfestyle Garden & Scancom - Good environmental message.
4 seasons - oozes quality.
Best BBQ

Winner - ProQ Flatdog - simplicity with clever tech makes bbqing accessible to everyone.
2nd - Danson Pitboss ultimate griddle - this does one thing very very well.
3rd - Traeger Timberline - pure technology amazing product.
ProQ win the SOLEX award plus a full page of advertising in BBQ Magazine
Best Furniture Product

Winner - Zest Garden Bar & 2 Stool Set - Innovation / clever use of material / low price point / usable small gardens /multi functional
2nd - Innovators international extending table - innovative & clever
3rd - Tramontina - Octo sun lounge - fabulous design

Zest win the SOLEX award plus £2,000 of advertising in Garden Trade News
Best Individual Product

Winner - El Fuego Fire Pit - Excellent credentials / easy&safe / great branding
2nd - Ginique Spin - Fantastic design/ v clever/ bioethenal / user friendly
3rd - Tramontina Beer Barrel Pizza Oven - good value product @ great price
El Fuego/Crop Candle win the SOLEX award plus £1,000 of advertising in Garden Trade News
Best Sustainable Product

Winner - Nassau Range Lifestyle Garden & Scancom - Incredible products with sustainable practices at every stage.
2nd - Glowbus Ginique - An innovative and stunning product that is built to last a lifetime.
3rd - Smoky Olive Wood Que Fresco - A great way to create value and make use of what otherwise would be waste.
Lifestyle Garden win the SOLEX award plus £1,000 of advertising in Garden Trade News