Nathan Paxman’s 2026 has already been a uniquely successful one. Now, he adds to that by receiving recognition in the celebrated ProLandscaper 30 under 30 Awards. These awards, now in their 12th year, shine a deserving light on those already achieving in their early career paths across landscaping, horticulture, arboriculture, garden design and landscape architecture.

As well as becoming a father himself this year, Nathan has already scooped a second top flight Show Garden award at Harrogate in April, adding to his Premium Best in Show in 2025.

Winners were announced today (28 September 2026) and will be officially recognised as part of the award celebrations at FutureScape 2026 on Wednesday 14 October. Nathan will join the likes of past winners including Harry Holding, Jamie Butterworth and Jake Catling.

His nomination and award success in this year’s 30 under 30 cohort means so much to Nathan and is a real bonus in what is already a successful year. He said:

“Winning helps raise J Paxman Landscapes’ profile and makes every early start on the tools worth it! It’s not just for me, but for our family business and the team who graft alongside me. I want to keep bettering myself, flying the flag for good, honest Yorkshire landscaping, and promote the landscape career path as one that is not only rewarding, but technically demanding, highly skilled and commercially important.”