RHS: Britain in Bloom - 2008 Winners

Congratulations to all the finalists in the 2008 RHS Britain in Bloom Awards. This year 13 finalists received Gold, 32 received Silver-Gilt, 22 received Silver and 2 received Bronze awards.

Medals awarded:

Gold awards

Alness, Cricklade, Darley, Earsdon, Falkland, Forres, Herm, Limpsfield, Nottingham, Perth, Ravenfield, Sheffield, Woolton.

Silver Gilt awards

Aberdeen, Banbury, Bicester, Bridgnorth, Buxton, Cayton, Chapelfield (Norwich), Clifton Village (Bristol), Dunnington, Dyce, East Budleigh, Exmouth, Filby, Mansfield, Market Bosworth, Morpeth, Moseley, Nantwich, North Berwick, Raglan, Rustington, St. Brelade, St. Helier, Scarborough, Scarva, Scotlandwell, Solihull, Starbeck, Tameside, Taunton, Upton-upon-Severn, Whitehead,

Silver awards

Belfast, Caerphilly, Cemaes Bay, Coleraine, Douglas, Enniskillen, Felixstowe, Frinton-on-Sea, Heysham, Gateshead, Kendal, Kirkby Stephen, London Borough of Croydon, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, St. Ives and Carbis Bay, Seedley and Langworthy, Southsea, South Shields, Southport, Stevenage, Wareham, Whickham.

Bronze awards

Leicester, Wolverton and Greenleys.

RHS Britain in Bloom Discretionary Awards:

Floral Award

Perth (Scotland)
Presented to the finalist that demonstrates the best floral displays throughout their entry.

Permanent Landscape Award

Sheffield (Yorkshire)
Presented to the finalist that demonstrates new and extensive landscaping.

Commercial Award

South Shields (Northumbria)
Presented to the finalist that demonstrates the best contribution from business and retail interests.

Conservation & Environment Award

Cricklade (South West)
Presented to the finalist that demonstrates innovation and commitment to sustainable development issues.

Environmental Quality Award

Sheffield (Yorkshire)
Presented to the finalist that demonstrates high levels of environmental quality.

Tourism Award

Douglas (Isle of Man)
Presented to the finalist that demonstrates outstanding efforts to promote tourism within their area.

Public Park Award

Southsea (Southern)
Presented to the park designed for horticultural excellence, giving delight to the visitor through appropriate planting, and high standards of maintenance, including infrastructure, conserving wildlife, cleanliness and features of interest. Given in memory of David Welch.

Community Award

Cricklade (South West)
For the finalist deemed to have demonstrated that all sectors of the community have worked together as one.

Local Roots Award

Morpeth (Northumbria)

Falkland (Scotland)
Presented to the community that best encouraged activities and links between their unique local history or cultural diversity.

Young People's Award

Forres (Scotland)

The young people's award encourages finalists to actively engage participation from young people in the community.

Unannounced Judging Award

St. Helier (Jersey)

Herm (Guersney)

For the best performaing finalist during the unannounced spring judging.

Shredded Wheat Community Champions

Pauline Robert, Cemaes Bay

Dave Peacock, Whickham

Pat Graham, Exmouth

Beryl Maynard, East Budleigh

Bert Allen, Falkland

Les English, Morpeth

Jenny Sowerby, Seedley and Langworthy
Presented to the individuals who have dedicated so much of their time to the Britain in Bloom cause.

Outstanding Contribution Award

Terry Bane, Norwich and Anglia in Bloom
Presented to the individual who has made outstanding efforts towards the success and promotion of the campaign.

Lifetime Achievement Award

Mark Mattock, Thames and Chilterns in Bloom

Let Britain in Bloom take root in your community

2008

RHS Britain in Bloom Awards Winners