Trophies and Awards for the 2008 Shows
| Royal Horticultural Society Bankskin Medal | Awarded to winner of the hightest number of points in the society Horticultural classes at all shows. 2006/2007 winners are ineligible. |
| Royal Horticultural Society Bronze Medal | Highest number of points, Horticultural classes in all shows |
| Society Challenge Cup | Highest number of points in all shows |
| Rayflower Cup | Highest number of pints in all shows for Pot Plants |
| Novice Cup | Highest number of points in all shows for Novice classes |
| Howard Cup | Highest number of points in classes 51-55 Spring show, section A Summer show and classes 1-27 Autumn show |
| Anfilogoff Cup | Highest number of points in section B , Summer and Autumn shows |
| E.P.Rand Cup | Highest number of points in Chrysanthemum classes Autumn show |
| Britten Cup | Highest number of points in Dahlia classes Autumn show |
| Foley Rose Cup | Highest number of points in Rose classes Summer and Autumn shows |
| Floral Cup | Highest number of points in classes 37-49 Summer show and 68-81 Autumn show |
| F.A.Enders Cup | Highest number of points in Domestic classes at all shows |
| Redman Childrens Cup | Highest number of points in Childrens classes all shows |
| A.Fox Cup | Highest number of points in Floral Arrangement classes all shows |
| A.Brockman Award | Most meritorious entry Horticultural classes Autumn show |
| Sweet Pea Bowl | Highest number of points in Sweet Pea classes Summer show |
| Town Show Cup | Best Entry in Horticultural classes at the Spring show |
| Alf Green Shield | Winner of class 17, 6 Tomatoes, Autumn show |
| E.H.Travers Shield | Highest number of points in Wine classes Autumn show |
| W.L.Raw Cup | Highest number of points classes 1-48 Spring show |
| Rayleigh Wopper Big Veg Cup | Highest number of points"Big Veg" classes Autumn show |
| Sandra Pugh Trophy | Winner of classes 38,A vase of Perennials, Summer Show |
| Fowler Cup | Highest number of points in Handicraft classes in all shows |
| Joyce Winship Shield | Highest number of points in Hanging pot and Basket classes in all shows |
| Gunner Golden Jubilee Shield | Best in classes, 1 fuchsia, 53 & 53A Summer show |
| Todman Golden Jubilee Shield | Winner of classes 37 "6 Pansies" Summer show |
| Les Dunford Summer Shield | Best Exhibit Horticultural classes Summer show |
| Les Dunford Autumn Shield | Best Exhibit Domestic classes Autumn show |
| W.Gale Ladies Trophy | Most points in Horticultural classes by a lady member |
| Daffodil Society Bronze Medal | Best Exhibit Daffodil classes Spring show |
| Daffodil Society Certificate | Best Bloom |
| National Chrysanthemum Society Silver Medal | Best Bloom Chrysanthemum classes Autumn show |
| National Rose Society Bronze Medal | Best Bloom Roses classes Summer show |
| National Dahlia Society Silver Medal | Best Bloom Dahlia classes Autumn show |
| National Sweet Pea Society Medal | Best Exhibit |
| National Vegetable Society Silver Medal | Most Meritorious entry Autumn show |
Rayleigh Top Tray 1st £5 store voucher : 2nd £3 store voucher : 3rd £2 store voucher
A display of 3 types of vegetables from a list of 8. See Rules page 29 of The Yearbook
Rayleigh Top Vase 1st £5 store voucher : 2nd £3 store voucher: 3rd £2 store voucher
A vase of Mixed Flowers containing a total of between 5 and 10 stems taken from a maximum of 2 different kinds of plants. See Rules page 30 of The Yearbook
***see rule 8 page 11 of The Year Book
Sponsors
Childrens Redman Cup winner, most points in all 3 shows for 2008.
3 cash prizes donated by Mr Keith Gibbs, Chairman of Rochford.
A Crown for a King or Queen Competition. All Children up to 13 years. Spring Show
1st prize £5 : 2nd prize £3 : 3rd prize £2. Prizes donated by Pat & Charles Hill.
Children's Potato Challenge. All Children up to 13 years. Summer Show
1st prize £5 : 2nd prize £3 : third prize £2. Prizes donated by Mrs V.Irvine
Largest Sunflower Head. All Children up to 13 years. Autumn Show
1st prize £5 : 2nd prize £3 : third prize £2. Prizes donated by Mr Mrs Paletz
Novice class 56, 5 stems daffodils Spring Show
A £5 voucher to spend in the store, donated by Mr B.Seymour.
Best Exhibit in the Domestic classes in the Spring show.
£10 store voucher donated by Essex Country Markets
Best Exhibit in the Domestic classes in the Summer show.
£10 store voucher donated by Essex Country Markets
Floral Arrangements most points in classes 76/78 Spring Show, 83/84 Summer Show & 122/124 Autumn Show
A £20 voucher donated by Courts Florist Rayleigh, to spend in their shop
Best Exhibit in the Horticultural Classes Summer Show
A £10 voucher to spend in the store, donated by Mr L. Dunford
Winner of Container of Mixed Sweet peas class 24 Summer Show
A £5 voucher to spend in the store, donated by Mr S. Pugh.
Winner of class 41A summer show,
A vase of seasonal flowers accompanied by a dish of seasonal fruit.
A £5 voucher to spend in the store, donated by Mr Peter Noble.
Winner of 12 Gooseberries on a dish class 15 Summer Show
A £5 voucher to spend in the store, donated by Mrs S. Pugh.
Best entry in classes 36/37 Apples Autumn Show
A £5 voucher to spend in the store donated by A.R.Blower Ltd
Winner of class 90, Autumn show, Vegetables, any 1 variety as per agreed list A £5 store voucher donated by Colin Andrews.
Best entry in class 41 Any Fruit not mentioned in the schedule Autumn Show
A £5 voucher to spend in the store donated by A.R.Blower Ltd.
Best Exhibit in the Domestic Classes Autumn Show
A £10 voucher to spend in the store donated by Mr L.Dunford.
Highest number of of points in classes 87/88/89 Hanging Baskets/Pots.Autumn Show
A £20 cash prize donated by Mr P.Linfoot
Best entry in class 42A Chrysanthemums (For exhibitors who have not previously won a chrysanthemum class) Autumn show.
A £5 voucher to spend in the store donated by Mr E.Lushey
Heaviest Onion, Heaviest Potato, Heaviest Tomato, Longest Bean, Ugliest Vegetable, Autumn Show £5 vouchers for each class to spend in the store.
Heaviest Marrow Autumn Show.
£10 voucher to spend in the store donated by Mr Badger Price
Heaviest Pumpkin Autumn Show.
A £15 voucher to spend in the store donated by Mr Badger Price.