The Avocado Society of Kenya is holding its 2018/2019 industry awards on Saturday April 27 2019 at Utalii Hotel Graduation Square.
Below are the nominees.
Lifetime achievement award
Jurgen Griesbach
Hon. George Mwicigi- (Posthumously)
Richard Collins
Prof. Antony Simons
Avocado person of the year
Dr. Esther Kimani
Paul Mbugua
Gov. Mwangi Wa Iria
Peter Biwott
Avocado exporter of the year {large scale}
Kakuzi Limited
Keitt Exports
Sunripe Limited
Olivado Epz Limited
Avocado exporter of the year {medium scale}
Eaga
Mofarm Exporters
Vegpro Limited
Sasini Avcados
Avocado grower of the year {large holder}
Kakuzi Limited, Muranga County
Mt. Elgon Ochards, Trans Nzoia County
J. F Mathenge, Embu County
Swani Farm, Kiambu County
Avocado grower of the year {small holder}
Mburu Jackson, Muranga County
Bob Harris Farm, Kiambu County
Esau Kioni, Nyeri County
Limpompo Farm, Uasin Gishu County
Most preferred government institution
KEPHIS
EPC
HCD
PCPB
Most preferred agrochemical company
Osho Chemicals
Elgon Kenya
Lachlan
Adama
Gap avocado nursery
Soloplant
Isinya Avocados
Kakuzi
Vegpro
Industry most preferred banker
Equity Bank
Unaitas Sacco
Co-operative Bank
Commercial Bank of Africa
Most preferred value chain player
Toyota Kenya
Acme Containers
Isuzu Motors
Davis $ Shirtliff
Avocado hotelier of the year
Utalii Hotel
Raddison Blue
Golden Tulip
Crowne Plaza
Avocados retailer of the year
Naivas Supermarket
Tuskys Supermarket
Choppies Supermarket
Chandarana Food Plus
