The awards recognise the best plots across the Engine Lane and Whitesfield allotment sites, with judges considering plot condition, crop quality, and overall presentation during early July assessments. This year’s top title of overall best plot went to Patrick Redmond, with Jessie Claydon named overall best newcomer. At Whitesfield, first place went to Gemma Wilkins, followed by Helen Wheately and Eileen Lewis in second, and Ruihua Sun in third. At Engine Lane, Ian and Nicola Church secured first place, with Colin Griffin in second and Sue Maybury in third. The best newcomer award went to Paul and Angela Seager.