East Midlands in Bloom Competition

Categories

Population*		Fee**
CATEGORY A - Sponsored by Derby College
Small Village 300 and under		£10
Village 301 – 1,000		£10
Large Village 1,001 – 2,500		£10
CATEGORY B - Sponsored by Plantscape
Small Town 2,501 – 6,000		£20
Town 6,001 – 12,000		£25
Large Town 12,001 – 35,000		£50
CATEGORY C - Sponsored by Amberol
Small City 35,001 – 100,000		£75
City 100,001 – 200,000		£75
Large City 200,001 – and over		£150
CATEGORY D
Urban Community up to 25,000		£10
CATEGORY E
Coastal Resort up to 12,000		£25
Coastal Resort up to 12,001 – and over		£50
Neighbourhoods - Sponsored by Naylors Bulbs & Dart Training
		Free

*Population figures must be confirmed from the electoral roll and a map supplied covering the area involved in the competition. **Entry is free for first time entrants

AWARDS & PRESENTATION

There will be an annual Awards Ceremony in September for representatives of all entrants who will be presented with Award Certificates, and if applicable, trophies.

 

SPECIAL AWARDS

There are eleven additional awards irrespective of category which are discretionary and are awarded by the judges panel where appropriate. These awards are as follows:

• East Midlands in Bloom Award for Horticultural Excellence in Parks
• East Midlands in Bloom Award for Best Wildflower and Conservation Area
• East Midlands in Bloom Award for the Most Improved Entrant
• East Midlands in Bloom Award for the Least Littered Environment
• East Midlands in Bloom Award for the Best Permanent Landscaping Scheme sponsored by Barcham Trees
• East Midlands in Bloom Committee Award
• Frank Constable Award for the Best Residential Garden
• Best School Garden - Sponsored by Vital Earth and plaque sponsored by The Art Department
• Best Pub/Hotel Garden - Sponsored by The Art Department
• Best Retail/Commercial Premises - Sponsored by The Art Department

JUDGING

This takes place during July and the entrants will be contacted by the judges in May or June. Judging criteria include:

• Visible impact of flowers and floral bedding
• Maintenance and care of horticultural displays
• Photographic evidence of seasonal colour
• Attractive permanent planting and landscape
• Community and private involvement
• Local environmental quality
• Local Agenda 21 and Sustainability
• Commercial and industrial involvement
• Absence of litter, graffiti, fly tipping and general cleanliness of the area
• Efforts made by the Police, hospitals, universities, schools, churches community groups etc.

© East Midlands in Bloom 2011