Nominations are being sought for the Wildlife Hero Awards
Volunteers Andy Jayes and Beth Thompson involved in seagrass seed pillow planting at Spurn Point(Image: Finn Varney)
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust (YWT) is seeking your nominations for the very best heroes of local and regional wildlife conservation, living and working across the county. The Trust’s Wildlife Hero Awards will recognise individuals, businesses and community groups making a real and lasting difference for wildlife during its 80th anniversary year.
Rachael Bice, CEO at YWT, said: “The Trust has been working to protect and restore nature across the county for 80 years – but we have never done it alone. Our impact has only been possible thanks to the dedication, knowledge and commitment of people and organisations who take action for wildlife every day, in fields, schools, workplaces, communities and beyond.
“To mark our anniversary, we want to shine a spotlight on the people working tirelessly and often behind the scenes to make a difference for wildlife – the people without whom we would have substantially less amazing diversity than we do, and the people who will help to inspire the future of Yorkshire’s wildlife.” The awards will include ten categories:
- Farmer
- Young Person
- Community Group
- Policy or Planning Advocate
- Wildlife Influencer
- Environmental Sector Professional
- Business
- Nature‑Friendly School
- Researcher or Academic
- Green Jobs Champion
The Trust hopes the awards will spotlight the way anyone and everyone can make a difference for Yorkshire’s wildlife, from restoring habitats and protecting species to influencing policy, inspiring others and finding new ways to put nature at the heart of everyday life. Winners will be chosen by a panel made up of YWT staff, trustees and partners.
Award winners will be announced at a special ceremony during the Trust’s annual meeting on Saturday, October 3, at York College, and will receive a prize. Nominations close on Friday, August 14. To nominate your local Wildlife Heroes, go to ywt.org.uk/wildlife-heroes-awards
As part of its 80th anniversary, YWT is also running a poetry competition. You can find out more at ywt.org.uk/poetrycompetition
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