Awards

Banksian MedalThe Banksian Medal (presented by the Royal Horticultural Society) is awarded to and becomes the property of the exhibitor winning the most money in the whole of the horticultural classes in the Show. Winners in the two preceding years are not eligible.

Perpetual Trophies
Avonside CupDonated by the late Mr G F Deeley
To the exhibitor age 18 years or over on Show Day gaining most points in the Vegetable and Fruit classes.
Colonel Clark Rose BowlDonated by the late Col. CW Clark
To the exhibitor with the best Floral Exhibit in the Show.
Hanby CupDonated by William Hanby
To the exhibitor with an outstanding exhibit of Vegetables.
Heber-Percy CupDonated by the late Mrs J R Heber-Percy
To the exhibitor gaining most points in the Show.
Heber-Percy Millennium CupDonated by Michael Heber-Percy
To the Best Exhibit from all classes to a resident living within the village of Old Milverton, between the railway bridge and Rugby Road, and the streets leading directly off Old Milverton Lane and Old Milverton Road.
Higginson CupDonated by the late Thomas Higginson
To the exhibitor gaining most points in the Home Produce section.
Members BowlDonated by the Show Society
To the exhibitor gaining most points in all classes for Floral Art.
Perkins CupTo the exhibitor whose entry is considered as most contributing in the greatest measure to the spirit of a traditional horticultural show. It is awarded by the Show Society, entirely at the discretion of the Chairman, the Secretary and one other committee member on the day of the Annual Show.
Straughan CupDonated by Mrs R Mcvain
To the exhibitor gaining most points in the Show and who is a resident living within the village of Old Milverton, between the railway bridge and Rugby Road, and the streets leading directly off Old Milverton Lane and Old Milverton Road.
Wade CupDonated by the late Mrs Herbert Wade
To the exhibitor, exhibiting for the first time in the Show, gaining most points in all classes.
Cranford CupDonated by the late Mr and Mrs AO Hallick
To the exhibitor up to the age of 18 years gaining most points in all classes. The winner of the Cranford Cup is not eligible for any other award in the Junior categories.
Hall CupDonated by Mrs S D Hall
To the exhibitor age under 7 years on Show Day gaining most points in classes 59-63.
Bericote BowlDonated by the late Mrs E W Griffiths
To the exhibitor in age group 8-10 years on Show Day gaining most points in classes 64-68.
Mark Field CupDonated by the late Mr Mark Field
To the exhibitor in age group 11-15 years on Show Day gaining most points in classes 69-73.
Raban-Bisby CupDonated by the late Eddie Raban-Bisby
To the exhibitor up to the age of 18 demonstrating the most enthusiasm and application across a range of classes. Awarded entirely at the discretion of the Chairman, the Secretary and one other committee member on the day.
Old Milverton Women’s Institute Centenary TrophyDonated by the Old Milverton WI
To the exhibitors up to the age of 18 years with the best entry in category 74: ‘Art with Nature: a Collaboration’.

Points awarded as follows:

First prize 3 points
Second prize 2 points
Third prize 1 point

In the event of a tie, the trophy will be awarded to the exhibitor with the greatest number of first prizes in the relevant classes. Perpetual Trophies are deemed to be held by winners for the following 12 months but must be returned at the holder’s expense to:
Joanne Browne, Old Milverton Cottage, Old Milverton, Leamington Spa, CV32 6SA (Telephone 01926 424367) by 1st July following the award.