Kiwifruit leader Peter Ombler has been honoured with horticulture's premier award for his outstanding work.
The Bledisloe Cup was given to Mr Ombler at the Horticulture Conference 2017 this month.
Like the famous rugby Bledisloe Cup, horticulture's version was one of several cups Lord Bledisloe presented to New Zealand in 1931.
Horticulture New Zealand president Julian Raine said Mr Ombler was an exceptional grower who has been involved in the kiwifruit industry for 36 years and during that time has taken a lead role on critical issues, including Psa, for the benefit of all kiwifruit growers.
"After Psa was discovered in Te Puke in November 2010, Peter applied his orchard knowledge to the search for solutions," Mr Raine said.