Populations based on electoral roll serve as an arbitrary set of figures which are used to ensure that judging is on a like-for-like basis and is fair for all entrants.
Entry categories and their population ranges are: Towns
6,001 – 12,000
Small Cities
35,001-100,000
Cities
100,001-200,000
Large Cities
200,001 +
Business Improvement Districts
Urban Village 1,000 +
Urban Communities
2500+
Town Centres
up to 1 contiguous sq km
Town Centres
over 1 contiguous sq km
Recreation Grounds & Small Public Gradens
(up to 5 acres)
Parks & Large Public Gardens
(from 5 acres & above)