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THE RHS BANKSIAN MEDAL
Awarded to the competitor with the largest amount of prize money in Horticultural sections A, B, C and D(excluding classes 1,4,23-30, and 77) regardless of any prize substitution or sponsorship. Any competitor who won the medal in the two previous years is not eligible to compete. This is based on RHS information
SAM & IVY DOCKREE SHIELD
The best display in the entire Show. To be judged on Show Day by the Chair and Vice-Chair.
Presented by the late Mr. S & Mrs. I. Dockree
THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF GARDENERS’ DIPLOMA FOR EXCELLENCE IN HORTICULTURE
A diploma will be awarded to the exhibitor with the best salad collection (Class 3).
THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF GARDENERS’ AWARD
Awarded to the exhibitor with the first prize in class 78 (young person’s floral art).
THE BEDFORD CUP
Most points in sections A, B, C and D.
Donated by Bedfordshire Agricultural Society
ERNEST HEREFORD MEMORIAL BOWL
Most points in the entire show.
Donated by the late Mrs. E. Hereford
ERNEST HEREFORD JUNIOR TROPHY
Junior exhibitor who has the most points in the entire Show
Donated by the late Mrs. E. Hereford
THE KEN QUINCE CUP
The best exhibit in classes 2-3.
Donated by the late Mr. K. Quince.
THE CLEMENS’ NOVICE CUP
The best exhibit in class 4.
Donated by the late Mr. I. Clemens.
THE GEORGE TRUIN CUP
The best exhibit in classes 5-22.
Donated by the late Mr. G. Truin.
THE NATIONAL DAHLIA SOCIETY’S SILVER AND BRONZE MEDALS
To be awarded to the exhibitors with the best and next-best exhibits in the Dahlia section of the show. To be awarded at the Judge’s discretion.
R P GATES & SONS SANDY TOP TRAY
Presented by R P Gates & Sons for Class 1.
THE WOOTON SHIELDS (3 available)
The best exhibits in classes 36-39, 40-43 & class 44.
Donated by the late Mrs. M. Wooton.
THE JIM MARTIN SHIELD
The best exhibit in class 42.
Donated by the late Mr. J. Martin.
THE GLENN CUP
The best exhibit in section D.
Donated by the late Ms. V. Glenn.
THE FOSTER BOWL
The Sandy Parish resident exhibiting the best pot plant in classes 65-68.
Donated by the late Mr. T. Foster.
THE ZWETSLOOT BOWL
The best exhibit in class 54-56.
Donated by the late Mr. C. Zwetsloot.
THE AUBREY BRAWN CUP
The best exhibit in class 70-73.
Donated by the late Mrs. R. Brawn.
THE EBUTT CACTUS CUP
The best exhibit in class 74.
Donated by the late Mr. Ebutt.
THE EBUTT SUCCULENT CUP
The best exhibit in class 75 Donated by the late Mr. Ebutt.
The BETTY KERLEY CUP The best exhibit in classes 97-99 + 239
Donated by Ms K Eldred
THE HANDICRAFT CUP
The best exhibit in class 88-94.
Donated by the late Miss K. Kettleborough.
The Sandy Garden and Craft Show offers an array of awards and trophies for all exhibitor levels and all sections of the show. If you would like to be in with a chance of winning, please remember to submit your entry form in one of the eligible classes.
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Please also read the show rules to ensure you meet all the criteria and stand the best chance of winning yourself some lucrative silverware for your mantlepiece!