Norfolk Biodiversity Awards is an annual celebration of the tireless and dedicated efforts of people, projects and groups, who devote their time and effort to preserve, promote and enhance wild places and wildlife in Norfolk.
Young People's Achievement: This award is for individual young people under 25 whose efforts contribute to recording, understanding or action to benefit nature and biodiversity. Young people hold the key to the future for our wildlife so we are looking for those who are inspirational. Sponsored by Lanpro
Saving Species: This award recognises individual or group efforts to improve the situation for wildlife species or species groups. With so many species in rapid decline action is needed at every level. We are looking for activities that directly benefit species populations or a specific habitat they rely on. Sponsored by the RSPB
Spaces for Nature: This award celebrates spaces within communities for nature and people, whether large or small. This might be enhancing existing spaces or creating new ones. Action at a local level, by local people is vital to ensure a brighter future for biodiversity. Sponsored by Norfolk Wildlife Trust
Nature for Health and Wellbeing: This award celebrates people or projects that benefit individuals in terms of improved health and wellbeing as a direct result of bringing people and nature together. We are looking for initiatives that benefit biodiversity in the community or our knowledge of it. Sponsored by Gressenhall Environmental Hub
The Groups Award: This award recognises the achievements of groups working on biodiversity projects in their local community. Local groups inspire people to recognise and care for their local biodiversity and bring people together to work with a common purpose. We are looking for achievements for the group, as well as for wildlife and habitats. Sponsored by Clarion Housing
Rivers and Wetlands: This award celebrates groups or individuals who have inspired people to connect with their local river and wetland ecosystems. We are looking for activities that have helped communities understand the important role of Norfolk’s river catchments in supporting biodiversity. Sponsored by Norfolk Rivers Trust
Nominees and their guests will be invited to attend an awards evening on June 23rd 2024 at the Forum in Norwich, where there will be guest speakers, food and drink, and where winners will be presented with framed certificates.
Alongside this award evening, there will also be a daytime event on June 23rd where nominees, and conservation organisations will be able to host stands and speak about their valuable work to members of the public. This is a great opportunity to recruit new volunteers, to generate interest in your projects and to network with likeminded people.
Nominations are welcome from (or on behalf of) groups and individuals, and anyone over 16* can be nominated although activities must not be part of any normal paid work for a conservation organisation but can be volunteer work.
*The 'Young People's Achievement Award' is open to nominees aged 25 and under. If the nominee is below the age of 16, nominations must be made by a parent, guardian or teacher.
Its quick and easy to make a nomination, you can even nominate yourself! Its completely free, so if you want to show appreciation to your local biodiversity heroes, you can do so By Clicking HERE
If you would prefer a downloadable word nomination form, click HERE
If you would like some inspiration for who to nominate, details about the previous awards winners can be found here.