The 2nd Golden Globe Artichoke Awards

It’s that time again, when we pay tribute to the efforts, achievements and contributions of our plot-holders over the last year. It’s not quite Hollywood style, but who needs another statue on the mantlepiece anyway.

Below are the winners and nominees for 2017:

Best Full Plot:

Morag, Jon & Kim, plot 20
also nominated Jim & Elaine (13)

Best Half Plot:

Len, plot 12A
also nominated Alison & Tony (17B) and Rob & Clare (3A)

Best Quarter Plot:

Julia & Chris, plot 7A(2)

Most Improved Plot:

Julia & Chris, plot 7A(2)
also nominated the allotment committee plus the crew of Tigger’s Patch: Neil, Polly, Eric, Lena & Sue

Best Family Plot:

Chris, Mandy, Roxanne, Ben & Michelle, plot 8

Best Wildlife Plot:

Jim & Elaine, plot 13
also nominated Morag (20) and Jane (9)

Best DIY:

John, plot 16
also nominated Adrian (9)

Most Promising Newcomer(s):

Julia & Chris, plot 7A(2)
also nominated Gerry (11B) and Nick & Michelle (4A(1))

Best Children-Involved plot:

Morag & Tristan, plot 20
also nominated Len & Robyn (12A), Jan & Maddie (18A), Yvonne & Matthew (21), Katie, Maisie & Molly (4B), Gemma, Ruan & Gracie (7B) and Jimmy & Noah (14B)

Best Parental Support:

Mandy’s mum & dad, plots 11A & 14A
also nominated Len’s dad, Bernard (12A), Leah’s mum, Sandra (2A) and Elaine’s parents (13)

Best Plot-Share:

Howard & Gerry, plot 11B
also nominated Morag, Jon & Kim (20)

Best Plot in a Foreign Language:

Morag, plot 20
also nominated Isabelle (15)

Most Cheerful Plot-holder:

Rob & Clare, plot 3A
also nominated Morag (20)  

Most Generous Plot-Holder:

Yvonne & Ed – for donation of the strimmer
also nominated Jan (18A), Alison (17B) and Jim (13)

Best Neighbour:

Mandy & Dave, plots 11A & 14A
also nominated Rob & Clare (3A)

Best Demonstration/Workshop:

Jon, plot 20 - for How to Prune your Fruit Tree

Best Blog:

Brian, plot 12B - for Grass String

Best Photography:

Adrian, plot 9 - for Gallery photos

Best New Initiative:

Jane, plot 9 – for the communal plot, Tigger’s Patch

Best Event:

Jan, plot 18A - for The Big Picnic

Site Maintenance Hero:

Adrian, plot 9
also nominated Alison & Tony (17B)

Lifetime Achievement Award:

Walt, plot 19B - for all the growing tips and advice
also nominated Tigger (9) RIP – for all the mice & rabbits!

Congratulations to you all! We have such an amazing community at Plain Pond.