The Golden Globe Artichoke Awards

So, here it is: our very first Golden Globe Artichoke Awards! All that's missing is the red carpet, black-tie dinner, witty host and strange statues. But then, this is an allotment site.

Below are the winners for 2016. The categories are diverse - reflecting the broad range of effort and achievements of our plot-holders. The Horticultural Show is for rewarding your vegetables, this is about acknowledging the contribution you make to the allotment site and the Association generally.

Best Allotment:

Alison (plot 17B)

Most Improved Full Plot:

Jim (plot 13)

Most Improved Half Plot:

Julia & Max (plot 3A)

Best Family Plot:

Chris, Mandy, Roxanne & Michelle (plot 8)

Best Wildlife Plot:

Dave (plot 3B)
also nominated Kim (20), Jane (9) & Jim (13)

Best Supporting Plot-holder:

John (plot 16) - for support to the Association & committee
also nominated Penny (12A) & Alison (17B)

Best Newcomer:

Jan & Richard (plot 19A)

Most Innovative Plot-holder:

Jimmy (plot 14B)

Most Cheerful Plot-holder:

Chris (plot 23A)
also nominated Jan (18A) & Mandy (14A)

Most Generous Plot-holder:

Jan & Mark (plot 18A) - for donating lawn mower
also nominated John (16) and Jim (13) - for donating tools

Best Junior Grower:

Tristan - aged 5yrs - (plot 20)

Best Supporting Junior (under 10yrs):

Maddie (plot 18A) - for drawing posters

Best Supporting Junior (over 10yrs):

Lucas (plot 1) above - for mowing & photography

Best Blog:

Yvonne (plot 21) - for Changing Times

Best Photography:

Adrian (plot 9) - for Gallery photos
also nominated Howard (11B) - for wildlife photos

Best Demonstration:

Chris (plot 23A) - for Potato Planting
also nominated Isabelle (15) - for Making Mayonnaise

Best Event:

Jan (plot 18A) - for Open Day

Hard Graft Commendations:

Jane (plot 2B)
Jamie (plot 7A(1))
Ian & Chelsea (plot 7A(2))
Julie (plot 4A)

Lifetime Achievement Award:

Adrian (plot 6) - for years of service to Plain Pond

Congratulations to all the nominees and winners! It's great that we have so many reasons - and people - to celebrate.