Invited judges from around the world judge the trials of new varieties received at Rosarium Westbroekpark in The Hague from breeders in many countries. The Gold Medals for these trials were awarded to Kordes for Park/Shrub Rose; Delbard for Floribunda Rose; Limes for Patio Rose; Harkness for Climbing Rose (Gold Certificate). No award was made for the Hybrid Tea catagory.

Rosarium Westbroek in The Hague is one of the most beautiful gardens in the world featuring roses. The Golden Rose for the year is selected from among the rose plantings in beds that have been grown over a five-year period.

The Golden Rose of The Hague for 2002 - 'IGA '83 Munchen', by Meilland

Meilland representative receiving The Golden Rose of The Hague award.

The Mayor of The Hague welcomed the International Jury at a reception for the judges in a famous museum in the city.

The Kordes Rose Nursery was a major winner of awards at the trials. Wilhelm Kordes is the firm's rose breeder, shown here with his wife Ute Kordes