The Power of Flower reigns supreme in Harrogate - YiB judges say
26 Sept
2024
Harrogate in Bloom once again received a GOLD award at the Yorkshire in Bloom Awards in Tadcaster and were Category Winners in the small city category. The judges said: " It was clear that the accolades that Harrogate have been awarded in the past have been well earned over a number of years and are truly deserved, showing that “the power of flower” reigns supreme in Harrogate"
Harrogate Business Improvement District also received a GOLD award and were the Category Winners in the BID / Town / City Centre category. Harrogate in Bloom together with Harrogate BID also took home the 2024 Yorkshire Rose Discretionary prize for the Best Entry Supporting Tourism.
There was lots of success across the Harrogate District. Well done everyone! The details are given in the Full article.
Harrogate in Bloom is judged in the C4a Small City Category. The judges said:
"We would like to thank everybody involved in the judging day for their warm welcome and efforts in making sure the visit ran smoothly. The range and variety of organisations involved with Harrogate in Bloom is extensive and includes charities, nature reserves allotment groups, schools, friends’ groups and local authority sites.
The horticultural standards in all of these locations were outstanding and it was a pleasure to meet the people and communities who clearly take great pride in looking after Harrogate's green spaces. The judges note that the common strength running through all of the locations visited is the dedication of the people involved with them. From organising working parties and community engagement to fundraising and social events there was a really strong sense of community pride at every site.
It was clear that the accolades that Harrogate have been awarded in the past have been well earned over a number of years and are truly deserved, showing that “the power of flower” reigns supreme in Harrogate."
Other results from the across the Harrogate district:
C2 – Urban Community Category: Starbeck in Bloom – GOLD Award and Category Winner
C3c – Large Town Category: Knaresborough in Bloom – SILVER GILT
C4c BID / Town or City Centre Category: Harrogate BID - GOLD Award and Category Winner
Ripon in Bloom – SILVER GILT Award
B1 Small Businesses: The Bay Horse Inn, Goldsborough – GOLD and Joint Category Winner
B2 - Medium Business Category: Goldsborough Hall – GOLD Award and Category winner
B3 - Large Businesses Category: Rudding Park Hotel - GOLD Award and Category winner
Nidd Hall Hotel - GOLD Award
B4 - Tourist Attractions Category: Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park – GOLD Award
C6 - Parks, Gardens & Cemeteries Category: The Valley Gardens Harrogate – PLATINUM Award
Knaresborough Castle – PLATINUM Award
Spa Gardens Ripon – GOLD Award
Conyngham Hall – SILVER GILT Award
C10 – Charitable Establishments: Horticap – GOLD Award
Ripon Walled Garden – SILVER GILT
C7 RHS It’s Your Neighbourhood Awards: Ripon Workhouse Museum – Level 5 - OUTSTANDING
Stonefall & Panhandle Parks – Level 5 OUTSTANDING
Starbeck Library Gardens – Level 4 THRIVING
Starbeck Greenway Community Project – Level 1 ESTABLISHING
Full results and reports on each entry can be found on the Yorkshire in Bloom website: www.yorkshireinbloom.co.uk
Well done to everyone who entered Yorkshire in Bloom 2024.