“Best of Yorkshire”
RHS Yorkshire in Bloom recognised the huge success of the Best of Yorkshire campaign 2021, so have decided to consolidate this into the main competition, and now offer this On-line digital option to all entries as an additional form of entry into the regional campaign. We felt we had to celebrate all your hard work in keeping our county blooming and offer differing ways as possible to accommodate entries wishes. So, we have now launched “Best of Yorkshire” awards 2022 again to run along side the RHS Yorkshire in Bloom (face to face ) judging assessments. As before, based around the three main pillars of Bloom, Horticulture, Environment and Community these awards are open to everyone even if you are not entering the main campaign. There is a small entry fee £25.00 per entry and all entries will receive judges feedback and successfully you will receive a certificate of achievement to display in your community. We look forward to reading all about your brilliant achievements in 2022
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“Yorkshire in Springtime” award, for the best spring displays seasonal or sustainable (March to May)
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“Yorkshire in Summertime” award, for the most impressive summer floral or sustainable displays June to September (can even be wildflower meadows)
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“By heck that’s good” award for the best floral feature, can be for the most traditional carpet bedded feature or themed garden display, examples could depict the heritage of the area, or perhaps a themed display thanking NHS workers with innovative planting with either sustainable or traditional bedding plants.
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“On a wing and a prayer” award for the most impressive War memorial, cemetery or place of worship, large or small can be maintained for wildlife or immaculately manicured flower beds and lawns.
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“Kind to nature wildlife project” can be a small wildlife friendly garden or a well-managed nature reserve, village pond or riverbanks.
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“Saving the planet” award for good examples of resource management, recycling projects or tree planting initiatives.
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“Cheer for the Community” award to the volunteer or team of volunteers who have not just bloomed up' but have helped their community get through the past year (not necessarily florally) This could be doing things like organising food banks, looking after the elderly or keeping spirits up within their area.
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“Community Litter Heroes” awarded to the individual or group who throughout lockdown have continued to keep their community clean by regular socially distanced litter picks or clean ups.
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“Wheels of Fortune” award to celebrate local transport centres, could be anything from a floral bus stop to a heritage railway station and anything in between.
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“Heart of the Community” award for businesses who have supported their community by whatever means, anything from delivering meals for the elderly to donating materials for making face masks or helping the NHS staff with discounts or free materials or just blooming up to lift peoples spirits and making us smile.
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‘Young Bloomers’ includes any project or activity encompassing resilience of young people. Can include, youth groups, schools, or individuals.