Four Hawke's Bay growers are among the 13 trainees nationwide to be awarded 2014 Horticulture New Zealand Industry Training Scholarships.

They are Lewis Houkamau, Crasborn Group; Nathan Waites, Blyth Orchard, Mr Apple NZ Ltd; Gareth Dingle, Mr Apple NZ Ltd; and Joseph McIvor, Waimea Orchard.

The other winners are: Aaron Finlay, Hugh Drummond, Riwaka; Todd Harwood, Kono Horticulture, Tasman; Zoe Eld, Kono Horticulture, Motueka; Annette Williams, Made in Heaven Ltd, Auckland; Ryan Manders, Southern Paprika, Northland; Bura Takinoa, Southern Paprika, Northland; Baukie Eneta, Southern Paprika, Northland; Kathleen Bagge, Darlings Fruit Ltd, Central Otago; and Martina Tomasova, Hoddy's Orchard, Tasman.

Each recipient receives a certificate and $500.