Floral Guernsey annual community awards
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Floral Guernsey is a charity run by volunteers that promotes enhancements of the Bailiwick with the aim of ‘Creating Islands of Flowers’.
We organise competitions and other events that rely on participation by you, members of the public who have an interest in living in a pleasant environment.
We also aim to make the islands more attractive for visitors, still an important part of our economy.
These Community Awards are open to all individuals and communities, a chance to recognise outstanding people and features.
All entrants will receive an invitation to our Award Evening at Les Cotils, Thursday 19th September.
Trophies will be presented to the overall winners in each category.
Judging will be in the first week of July. You will be informed of the date and time in advance.
The key elements we will be looking for are:
- Horticultural Achievement: using plants to create enhancements for decoration and/or for environmental benefits. Every plant planted and maintained helps improve our environment; we are not expecting the Chelsea Flower Show.
- Environmental Awareness: preservation of biodiverse habitat, promotion of schemes and practices that help protect wildlife. Cleanliness of public areas, management of grot spots.
- Community Participation: we can all play a part. Focussing on plants is a great way to get people together and is proven to enhance mental wellbeing.
HOW TO ENTER (See categories below)
Closing date for entries is 10th June but earlier entries would help us with our organisation.
A winner will be decided in each section, all entrants will receive an acknowledgement.
To enter please email info@floralguernsey.co.uk
Any further advice can be obtained by contacting Johnwoodward@floralguernsey.co.uk 07781 100523
Or contact carolineallisette@floralguernsey.co.uk
CATEGORIES
Beach Kiosk and Café Presented for best use of ornamental and/or natural planting.
Best Floral Displays Presented for an outstanding floral feature or display.
Best New Project An award to recognise an outstanding new project.
Community Award – Ossie Falla Trophy An award for an outstanding contribution from an individual or a team of volunteers towards a community entry.
Conservation and Wildlife Award Awarded for a project that recognises, protects and/or restores aspects of the natural environment and wildlife.
Floral Guernsey Theme Award This award recognizes current interests and topics in the islands. The theme for 2024 is ‘Britain in Bloom 60th Anniversary’. See the Royal Horticultural Society website https://www.rhs.org.uk/get-involved/britain-in-bloom for ideas. The award will be given to the entry best capturing and demonstrating an aspect of the theme.
Heritage Award Awarded to the entry that best encourages activities and links to recognize and celebrate their unique localhistory.
Horticultural Excellence Presented in recognition of high standards of horticulture, including design, appropriate choice of plants, culture, and maintenance.
Most Improved Feature To recognise improvements of existing features.
Schools Award – Norma Ozanne Trophy Presented to the school that best demonstrates understanding of horticulture, environment, and community. The judges will want to speak with some of the children involved.
Tourism Award Awarded to an entry that has demonstrated initiatives to promote and support tourism.
Young Peoples Award Awarded for an outstanding contribution by young people working on or involved in a community project. Ages up to 25 are eligible, with particular interest in those in secondary education aged between 11 and 18.
Small Communities Award These awards recognise the efforts and commitment of small groups of residents or businesses or a mixture of both. A small community could be a few people in a clos or estate or on a road, as long as there is a recognisable area where people can be seen to be making an effort to enhance their locality.
Simply the Best Award Given by the judges to the entry that has impressed them the most throughout the competition.
