The green-fingered volunteers who have transformed communities across Perth and Kinross were recognised for their efforts this week.
Representatives of the 44 In Bloom committees gathered in Perth’s Salutation Hotel to see how they fared in the annual Take a Pride in Perthshire Awards.
The criteria for the programme are in three parts: horticultural achievement, environmental responsibility and community participation.
Provost Liz Grant, who presented the awards, spoke of her admiration for those involved.
“It gives me great pleasure again to see the commitment and effort of volunteers in our communities celebrated and rewarded,” she said.
“A great deal of hard work is undertaken by residents in our towns and villages to ensure their local environment is a welcoming place to live and work and visit. Perth and Kinross has a beautiful and striking landscape to enjoy and the work of In Bloom committees around the area plays a vital part in maintaining this.”
Local judges were Kathy Miller, Fiona Hair, Steve McNamara, Sylvia Stuart and John Summers, led by chairman Gordon Croll.
“We were struck by the enthusiasm, energy, skill and commitment from all the places we visited,” Mr Croll said.
“The work from volunteers really makes a difference, to enhance the local environmental quality and visual appearance of the towns and villages.
“It was a great privilege to be welcomed to the communities and they have all done exceptionally well.”
The small village winner was Kinnesswood In Bloom, while Comrie was the winner of large village.
The small country town category went to Blair In Bloom.
Other awards: best community involvement Carse In Bloom; best involvement with schools Kinnesswood In Bloom; best involvement with community youth Blair in Bloom; most improved community title Carse In Bloom.
A special award was given to Irene Findlay, of Glenfarg and Duncrievie in Bloom, for her outstanding contribution to the Glenfarg and Duncrievie community. Scotlandwell In Bloom was also presented with an international liaison award, recognising its achievements in working with communities on a global level.