About RHS Awards and Medals

• Best in Show awards are given to one garden in each judged category
• There are also Best Construction awards for the larger garden categories
• Exhibitors can be awarded Best Exhibit in the Floral Marquee, Best Plant Village Exhibit and Best Tradestand

With the exception of Feature Gardens, all gardens at the show are judged, as are the exhibits in the Floral Marquee. The available awards are:

• Gold

• Silver-gilt

• Silver

• Bronze

Exhibits in the Plant Village are awarded a 2–5 grade (5 being the highest).

RHS Environmental Innovation Award

• The award was introduced in 2024 alongside the Green Audit, to recognise Show Gardens which have created low-carbon footprint designs through the use of reclaimed materials and sustainable practices.

After the official judging has taken place, show visitors have the opportunity to vote for their favourite gardens. The eligible categories at RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2027 are:

• Show Gardens

• Blooming Borders

• Indoor Plant Gardens

​Check back in May 2027 to cast your vote