Sponsors
In the main categories entry is based on population and electoral roll serves as a figures which can be verified and ensures that judging is on a like-for-like basis and is fair for all entrants.
Entry categories and their population ranges are:
| Category | Electoral Roll |
|---|---|
| Small Village of the Year | 1-300 |
| Village of the Year | 301 -1,000 |
| Large Village of the Year | 1,001 -2,500 |
| Small Town of the Year | 2,501 – 6,000 |
| Town of the Year | 6,001-12,000 |
| Large Town of the Year | 12001-35000 |
| Small City of the Year | 35001-100,000 |
| ;City of the Year | 100,001-200,000 |
| Large City of the Year | over 200,001 |
| Urban Community | up to 12,000 |
| Small Coastal | under 12,000 |
| Coastal | 12,000-100,000 |
| Large Coastal | Over 100,000 |
| It’s Your Neighbourhood | up to 1,000 |
In addition we have of non-populations based categories:
| Category | Area/Size |
|---|---|
| Town Centres | up to 1 contiguous Sq.Mile |
| City Centres | over 1 contiguous Sq.Mile |
| Business Improvement Districts | N/A |
| Business Landscape of the Year | N/A |
| Small Park of the Year | up to 5 acres |
| Park of the Year Awards | 6-10 acres |
| Large Park of the Year | over 10 acres |
| Country Park of the Year Award | N/A |
| Churchyard of the Year | N/A |
| Small Cemetery of the year | up to 5 acres |
| Cemetery/Crematoria of the Year | 5-10 acres |
| Large Cemetery/Crematoria of the Year | over 10 acres |
| Heritage Parks & Gardens | N/A |
| Small Conservation Area of the Year | up to 5 acres |
| Conservation Area of the Year | 5-10 acres |
| Large Conservation Area of the Year | over 10 acres |
Once registered or entered for South & South East in Bloom, you will receive further information. One of the standard elements of participation is a visit from our “in Bloom” judges which normally happens in June/July.