Certificates are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each class, as judged by our team of expert judges. The judge may also award a Highly Commended in each class where appropriate.
Children will win cash for each 1st/2nd/3rd award they receive and can collect this from the WI Hall stage from 3pm on the day of the show.
Prize Money (for children only) & Points Money can be collected from the WI Hall stage from 3.00pm – 4.00pm | 1st | 3 points | 70p |
2nd | 2 points | 50p | |
3rd | 1 point | 30p |
Trophies/cups are awarded for the most points in certain categories and also for best entries as detailed below. These are awarded at the end of the show day in the WI hall. Please come along and show your support for all exhibitors.
The Trophies have been donated by Backwell organisations and in memory of influential Backwell residents and show supporters from the past 40 years. These will be held by the winner for one year and returned in the summer before next year’s show. Children awarded a trophy will also receive a rosette to keep.
Esmond Ogborne cup | Best kept whole allotment |
Len Harris cup | Best kept half allotment |
Ray Palfrey cup | Best kept quarter allotment |
Vouchers | Best newcomer and runner-up |
Mike Bond cup | Best entry : vegetable trug |
Ray Randall cup | Most points in veg and fruit |
Don and Joan Everitt cup | Best entry: horticulture |
Western Roadstone cup | Most points in flower classes |
Wilf Crumpler cup | Most points in dahlia classes |
Geoff Holland cup | Best rose entry |
Barbara Randall cup | Most points in all adult classes |
Joan Wring Challenge cup | Most points in floral art |
Backwell WI trophy | Most points in cookery |
Lucy Priddle cup | Most points in preserves |
Backwell WI Jubilee cup | Most points in art and craft classes |
West Town WI Needlecraft trophy | Best adult needlecraft entry |
Backwell WI Jubilee cup | Best adult entry in arts and craft |
Charles Pullen cup | Most points in photography |
Terry Floyd cup | Best child’s photograph |
Mother’s Union trophy | Most points in preschool classes |
Thelma McMahon cup | Most points in classes up to 7 years |
Rev. Peter Pearce Gould cup | Most points in classes up to 11 years |
Willet & Son cup | Most points in classes up to 16 years |
Betty Tugwell Cup | Best child’s artwork |
Jack Sams cup | Best child’s exhibit (other than artwork/photography) |