Geoffrey Wright wins ITB academic excellence in horticulture award sponsored by Westland horticulture

This award, consisting of a bog oak perpetual trophy, cash prize and certificate is presented to the student in the final year cohort, with the highest overall GPA in their year. This bog oak piece (‘High flyer’) is the work of sculptor Kevin Casey from Newtowncashel, Co. Longford. The piece has been carbon dated by the school of geosciences at Queen’s University Belfast and is approx. 5,600 years old.

The recipient, Geoffrey Wright completed his BSc Horticulture honours with ITB over the last four years, travelling from Longford through the week for classes. He was awarded his prize by Assumpta Meally (Westland Horticulture Ireland & UK Sales Manager) at the ITB graduation ceremony held on Friday 9th November. Geoff graduated with a first class honours degree and a 4.0 GPA (grade point average) and is currently working with Schram Plants, Moyvalley, Co. Westmeath. ✽