Housing Estates Competition
Background Information
A team of judges will select a 1st, 2nd & 3rd overall winners in each category. There may also be various judges awards for different Housing Estates in County Meath.
Judging Criteria
For added variety, we have a new set of judging criteria:
1. Overall Impression 20 marks
- Overall plan for the area, exploring themes of wildlife areas, play areas, productive areas, eg. growth of willows, vegetables, fruit etc
- Cleanliness of the area
- Interpretation and integration with local surroundings
- Appearance of green areas, Spaces and gardens/waterside areas
2. Permanent Planting and Floral Enhancement 30 marks
- Annual planting programme for all four seasons
- Diversity and variety of permanent and yearly planting including trees, plants and shrubs
- Co-ordination of colours in harmonization with local built environment/waterside environment
- Presentation of variable planting such as baskets, planters and Boxes
- Influence and impact of the planting colours used and use of features
3. Effort and Involvement 30marks
- Effort/Actions of Residents Assoc in the estate
- Co-operative efforts of all the residents, adults & children alike
- Input made by private individuals eg. stunning garden display
4. Environmental Management 20 marks
- Environmental Management - waste, water & energy
- Reduction of chemical products
- Management of water features if any
- Green Waste recovery
- Recycling facilities
Judging:
Judging of the housing estates will take place from Monday 1st July for a period of two weeks (excluding weekends)
Prizes:
Categories A, B & C
1st Prize €300
2nd Prize - €200
3rd Prize - €100
Categories D&E
1st Prize: €400
2nd Prize:€300
3rd Prize :€200
Awards Ceremony
The awards ceremony will take place in October 2013.
Application Form:
Below please download the Housing Estates Application Form for this year. Complete & return to:
Bernadine Carry
Pride of Place Initiatives,
Meath County Council,
Abbey Mall,
Abbey Road,
Navan,
Co Meath
Tel: 046 9097400. Email: bcarry@meathcoco.ie
Housing Estate Application Form 2013 doc, 53kb
