Awards
Diggin it has had three successful years and has gained some wonderful awards recognising what the project has achieved in such a short space of time. In the 2009 RHS Britain in Bloom Awards, Diggin' It was awarded an 'outstanding neighbourhood' award.
EUROPE IN BLOOM - Dr. Lucia Cikes 'Therapy Through Horticulture'
19th Sep 08
At the Croatian ceremony Diggin' It won this extremely special award - not given every year. The Lord Mayor was there to accept it on our behalf. Dr. Lucia established the award to recognise the great work of organisations working with people with learning disabilities. This fantastic lady looked after large groups of people with lerning disabilities during the Bosnian war and troubles of the 90's.
BRITAIN IN BLOOM - Neighborhood Award & London and Manchester Trophy
18th Sep 08
We were once again extremely proud to have received the highest recognition possible in the Neighborhood Awards of Outstanding Achievement.
Sad to say the Michael McGahey Crystal we won at last years Britain in Bloom award ceremony in St Ives had to be returned but at this years Plymouth ceremony we swapped it for...
NATIONAL LOTTERY AWARDS
Best Environment Project, runner-up
30th Aug 08
These awards are an annual search to find the UK’s favourite Lottery-funded projects and aim to celebrate and recognise the difference that those projects have made to people, places and communities all across the UK.
19th Sep 08
At the Croatian ceremony Diggin' It won this extremely special award - not given every year. The Lord Mayor was there to accept it on our behalf. Dr. Lucia established the award to recognise the great work of organisations working with people with learning disabilities. This fantastic lady looked after large groups of people with lerning disabilities during the Bosnian war and troubles of the 90's.Lord Mayor Brian Vincent presenting the Dr. Lucia Award to Diggin It. Pictured from left - Carol Moore (allotments officer), Dave Cook (volunteer), Jeany Robinson and Matt Rawlins (volunteer).
BRITAIN IN BLOOM - Neighborhood Award & London and Manchester Trophy
18th Sep 08
We were once again extremely proud to have received the highest recognition possible in the Neighborhood Awards of Outstanding Achievement.Sad to say the Michael McGahey Crystal we won at last years Britain in Bloom award ceremony in St Ives had to be returned but at this years Plymouth ceremony we swapped it for...
The Judges' Special Award - London and Manchester Trophy (for outstanding contribution to environmental initiative).
NATIONAL LOTTERY AWARDS
Best Environment Project, runner-up
30th Aug 08
These awards are an annual search to find the UK’s favourite Lottery-funded projects and aim to celebrate and recognise the difference that those projects have made to people, places and communities all across the UK.
The winning projects were decided upon by receiving the greatest number of public votes.
PLANTING PLACES - Urban Green Space Champion
2008
2008
The beautiful plaque above was awarded at the beginning of March by Planting Places initiated by Sustainability South West. This acknowledges Diggin It as an Urban Greenspace Champion - one of 10 in the South West! The award is made from Cornish tin and English oak.
BRITAIN IN BLOOM - Neighborhood Award & Michael McGahey Crystal
Aug 07
The Britain in Bloom Awards presented us with two wonderful accolades. We received a Neighborhood Award for Outstanding Achievement, and a Special Judges' Award for Exceptional Community Involvement. Our certificates adorn the office, and the Michael McGahey Crystal takes pride of place! 
CAPER
2007
All three members of staff were awarded CAPER awards (Cultural Accomplishments in Plymouth, an Extravagant Relay).2007
In addition to this we were finalists in the Evening Herald Business Enterprise Awards for Social Enterprise, being pipped at the post by the wonderful Music Zone!
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