All site and plot competitions are judged according to the criteria published on the following pages. Every entry will receive either a Gold, Silver Gilt, Silver or Bronze certificate. Judging will take place during August. Entries for the Flo Pickering and Cliff Jones competitions will be limited to 5 in total per site.
CLOSING DATE: 28th June 2026
- The Judging Sheets currently available on-line may be the subject of minor alteration. However the criteria shown will not be amended.
- All results will be revealed at the Half Yearly Meeting on the 14th November 2026.
- The judges’ decision will be final.
The Florence Pickering Memorial Trophy
BEST NEWCOMER
Awarded to the Best Newcomer on an allotment plot in the City
A “Newcomer” is defined as someone who has only had a plot in the City since on or after 1st October of the previous allotment year. (i.e. Competition year 2026 entries dating back as far as 01/10/2024)
The Cliff Jones Memorial Trophy
BEST PLOT
Awarded to the Best Plot on an allotment site in the City
Site and Individual entries accepted. Sites may enter 2 plots.
The Thorpe Trophy
BEST SITE
Awarded to the Best Allotment Site in the City.
The Robins Trophy
MOST IMPROVED SITE
Awarded to the Most Improved Allotment Site in the City.
All entries limited to BCC sites.
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