Competition
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 - Sponsored by Vital Earth | ||
| 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 | ||
| Small - up to 50 | Free | |
| Medium - 51 to 250 | Free | |
| Large – 250 and over | 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:
- Green Space East Midlands Award for Horticultural Excellence in Parks
- Countryside Companions Award for Best Wildflower and Conservation Area
- East Midlands in Bloom Award for the Most Improved Entrant
- T & D Randalls Waste Systems Award for the Least Littered Environment
- East Midlands in Bloom Award for the Best Permanent Landscaping Scheme
- East Midlands in Bloom Committee Award
- Frank Constable Award for the Best Residential Garden
- Best School Garden - New Entry Form Available Soon
- Best Pub/Hotel Garden
- Best Retail/Commercial Premesis
- Britain in Bloom 'Local Roots' Award
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.