Become our Social Media stars for 2026
Are you passionate about plants, gardening, or sharing your green adventures online?
We’re on the hunt for 5 local ambassadors to join our team as “Social Media Stars” for 2026! You don’t need a huge following, just a love for your category, a desire to grow your online presence, and a willingness to inspire others. If you’re active on social media in any of these areas, we want to hear from you:
Houseplant Enthusiast
Parent & Child Gardener
Allotment Gardener
Cut Flower Grower
General Gardener
As a Sturmer Garden Centre ambassador, you’ll get exclusive perks, behind-the-scenes access, and the chance to build your personal brand with our support. You are committing to minimum 2 posts/stories/reels per week.
How to enter
Complete the form below and don't forget to tell us about yourself, your passion for gardening, and why you’d love to be a local social media star. Share a link to your social profile or a recent post you’re proud of on our pinned Facebook post. Winners will be announced at our Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on 7th December. Closing date for entries is 31st October at midnight.
Whether you’re just starting out or already sharing your journey, we want to champion you. Let's grow together!
Terms & Conditions
1. Eligibility: Open to residents aged 18 and over living within 25 miles of Sturmer Garden Centre, Essex.
Entrants must have ideally 2 active public social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok preferred).
No minimum follower count required, but a genuine passion for gardening is a must.
2. How to Enter: Submit your entry via the online form above.
Each entry must include your name, contact details, social media handle(s), and a short description of your gardening passion or experience in your chosen category.
One category per entrant (Houseplant, Parent & Child Gardener, Allotment Gardener, Cut Flower Grower, or General Gardener).
3. Competition Dates: Entries open 17 August and close at midnight on 31st OCtober 2025.
Winners announced at our tree lighting ceremony on 7th December and on our social media channels and contacted directly.
4. Selection Process: The Sturmer Garden Centre team will shortlist candidates based on enthusiasm, creativity, and relevance to their chosen category.
Finalists may be asked for a short interview or to submit a sample post.
5. Ambassador Role: Winners agree to create and share a minimum of 2 posts/stories/reels per week featuring Sturmer Garden Centre, using the provided hashtags and tagging our page.
Ambassadors will receive exclusive perks (e.g., discounts, free plants, event invitations—specify details if you wish).
Ambassadors agree to represent Sturmer Garden Centre positively and professionally online and offline.
6. Content & Usage: By entering, you grant Sturmer Garden Centre permission to share your submitted content and ambassador content across our marketing channels (social media, website, email, print).
You retain ownership of your content, but we may use it for promotional purposes and no additional monetary remuneration will be given.
7. General: No cash alternative to ambassador perks.
Sturmer Garden Centre reserves the right to withdraw or change the competition or ambassador roles at any time.
Winners who do not fulfill ambassador duties may forfeit their role and associated perks.
8. Data Protection: Personal data will be used solely for the administration of this competition and not shared with third parties.
9. Contact:For questions or to submit your entry, contact us at info@sturmergardencentre.co.uk