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Bloom Awards 1990-2007

beautifulPerth, formerly Perth in Bloom, has a long record of achievement in national and international bloom competitions, and its diversification work has picked up awards in other specialist categories. Here's the full list:

flowersScotland in Bloom

Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society Salver 1990, 1991, 2009 
Bank of Scotland Rosebowl - Champion of Champions 1993 -1995, 1999, 2002, 2005
Bank of Scotland Rosebowl Reserve - 1997, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2007 
Linton Trophy for Permanent Landscaping - 2003
Nicholson Trophy - Winner Large Town Category 1992-1995, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007 
B.S.I.B Trophy - Winner Small City - 2003, 2004
ILAM Scotland Trophy - Local Authority Award Perth & Kinross Council - 1999, 2000, 2005, 2006
Bank of Scotland Tercentenary Plaque for Special Bedding Display - 1995
Horticultural Excellence Award - 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Jim Murdie Trophy for Sustainability - 2003

Gold Award 2009

ISPAL award for environmental improvement and maintenance (to PKC) 2007

Britain in Bloom

BIB awardsLarge Town Trophy 1993, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2006 (Silver Gilt Medal), 2004 (Gold Medal), 2008 (Gold Medal and category winner) Special Award for Best Bedding Display 2004,  
Gordon Ford Trophy (Special Award) - Forging Best Links with Commercial Sector 1997, RHS Britain in Bloom Floral Display Award 2008

Entente Florale

Special Award for Excellence and 3rd Place overall 1994, a competition for European floral winners 

World in Bloom

Members of the UK Team Winners
Five Blooms Special Award for Horticultural Excellence 1999

flowersQueen Mother's Birthday Awards for Environmental Improvements

Pride in Perth Campaign 1990
Perth and Kinross District Council Commendation - 1993
Premier Award for Local Authorities 1994/95 - (First Local Authority in Scotland to win this Award)
Premier Award for Youth Groups - 1995/96 "Pride in Perthshire" youth
Perth in Bloom Campaign - Commendation 1998
Perth in Bloom Premier Award for Enterprise 1999

National Civic Trust Award

Rodney Gardens 1994

Tidy Britain Group People and Places Programme

New Programme of the Year Award 1995
Schools

Eco Schools Programme

Green Flag awarded to:
Crieff Road Pre-School 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004
Oakbank Primary School 1999, 2002, 2004, 2006
Perth High School 2003
Letham Primary School 2005
Goodlyburn Primary School 2005
Tulloch Primary School 2006

"Keep Scotland Beautiful Challenge" OCS Environment Award
Crieff Road Pre-School 1999
Oakbank Primary School 2001 - Runner-up


"Klick Junior Greenfingers Competition" Beautiful Scotland in Bloom
Crieff Road Pre-School Runner-up 1995

"Beautiful Scotland in Bloom" Bank of Scotland Seat
For Projects within Cities, Towns and Villages
Crieff Road Pre-School 1998

The Glenturret Tourism Awards

Outstanding contribution to Perthshire Tourism 2000
Tatton Park Flower Show
Winner of Special Award for Floral Bedding 2000
Gold Medal for Floral Bedding 2002

Gardening Scotland

Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society - Silver Gilt Medal 2003, 2008, 2009
Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society - Trophy for Best Municipal Stand at Show 2003
The British Archaeological Awards
Heritage in Britain Award for Restoration And Display of Greyfriars Cemetery, Perth 2002

Sunday Post People's Choice Award for rural themed-display