A Rugby in Bloom delegation travelled to Rochdale Town Hall for the Britain in Bloom Awards, where Rugby was shortlisted in the 'small city and city' category alongside Grimsby and Wrexham.
And while Wrexham won gold at the award ceremony on Tuesday 20 October, Rugby was awarded a silver gilt, with judges praising the "excellent work" taking place across the borough's parks, schools and open spaces.
Following the Britain in Bloom Awards, a Bloom delegation made the trip from Rugby to Malvern's Three Counties Showground on Thursday 22 October for the Heart of England in Bloom Awards.
Rugby won gold in the small city category and was named overall winner of Heart of England in Bloom in 2025 - securing Rugby's place at this year's Britain in Bloom Awards.
At this year's Heart of England in Bloom Awards ceremony, Rugby struck gold again in the small city category - the 17th year in a row Rugby in Bloom has secured the gold award.
And Heart of England in Bloom also presented a judges' discretionary award for horticultural excellence to the grounds team at Rugby School - part of the Rugby in Bloom team.
Britain in Bloom, organised by the Royal Horticultural Society, aims to inspire communities to make positive changes to the environment through horticulture and environmental work.
Cllr Maggie O'Rourke, Rugby Borough Council portfolio holder for partnerships, health and wellbeing, said: "Rugby in Bloom really brings the best out of the borough every year and just to reach the finals of Britain in Bloom shows how Rugby punches above its weight when it comes to the quality of our parks and green spaces.
"Our silver gilt award at Britain in Bloom followed by another gold at the Heart of England in Bloom Awards rewards the hard work and dedication across our communities, from the conservation volunteers, schools and community organisations to the businesses and sponsors who support our entry every year."
Cllr Neil Sandison, Rugby Borough Council's Liberal Democrat group spokesperson for partnerships, health and wellbeing, attended the Heart of England in Bloom Awards as Deputy Mayor of Rugby.
He said: "A number of Rugby organisations and community contributors were praised by the judges, from Rugby Eco Hub growers to Rugby School, but Britain in Bloom got it just about right - all participants were winners in the competition."
For more information about parks and green spaces in the borough, visit www.rugby.gov.uk/ourparks