Prizes have been presented at the Council House to the winners of the Nottingham in Bloom Garden Competition 2010.

The annual garden competition welcomes entries from residents, children, students, landlords, schools, businesses, pubs and hotels/restaurants.

Each category is sponsored by a business, which presented the prizes along with the Chair of the Nottingham in Bloom Working Group, Councillor Malcolm Wood. Winners each received a £150 voucher as well as a trophy and a certificate.

Winners are:

Best Front Garden - sponsored by B&Q: Mr Brian Goodlad, Graylands Road, Bilborough.

Best Container Display - sponsored by McDonald's: Mr Tony Spencer, Coleby Avenue, Abbey Bridge, Lenton.

Best Pub - sponsored by Fast Graphics: The Gladstone, Loscoe Road, Carrington.

Best Hotel/Restaurant - sponsored by Fast Graphics : Hart's Hotel and Restaurant, Standard Hill.

Best Business - sponsored by Gala Coral : The University of Nottingham, University Park.

Greenfingers Award for young gardener - sponsored by Lawns Trees and Hedges: Jordan Marriott, Broxtowe.

Best Student Accommodation - sponsored by the University of Nottingham:

Student Award- Charlotte Manicom, Derby Road, Lenton

Landlord Award - Elaine Shardlow, Walcot Green, Clifton

Best School Grounds - sponsored by Beeline Advertising Products:

Milford Primary School, Clifton

Best Community Project - sponsored by Gala Coral: Belvoir Street, Mapperley