Awards & Trophies

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 TOP VASE

The best exhibit in Class 51.

Donated by Mr. & Mrs. M. Gordine

THE ANN MESSENGER SHIELD

The best exhibit in class 104-106.

Donated by the late Mrs. A. Messenger.

THE BAKER’S CUPThe best exhibit in classes 110-118.

Donated by the late Mr. E. Chattington.

THE PRESERVES CUP

The best exhibit in section J.

Donated by Sandy and District Horticultural Association.

The PHYLLIS BICKERDIKE CUP The best exhibit in Section L
Donated by the late Mrs. P. Bickerdike

THE R. WHITEMAN CUP

The best exhibit in class 149.

Donated by the late Mr. R. Whiteman.

THE WINE CUP

The best exhibit in Section K.
Donated by the late Mr. H.F. Barber.

RON & EFFIE MUNNS MEMORIAL PLATE
The highest total scoring exhibitor in classes 5-28.
Donated by the late Mr. & Mrs A. Munns

MRS VERA BARBER TRAY

For services to the Sandy Show - to be agreed by the committee of the Horticultural Association.

THE MAY CHATTERLEY CUP

The best exhibit in section C.

Donated by the late Mr. J. Chatterley.

THE BEED CUP

The best exhibit in section B.

Donated by the late Mr. I. Beed.

THE ONION CUP

Winner in class 13.

Donated by Mr. & Mrs. H. Davidson..

THE PRESIDENTS CUP

The best exhibit in Section E Floral Art.

Presented by Sandy & District Horticultural Association.

THE A.W. BARNES TRAY

The best exhibit in section F.

Donated by the late Mrs. E. Barnes.

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.

Sandy Town Mayor, Cllr. Joanna Hewitt, presenting awards, including to Richard Marriott , in 2023.

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!