The County Durham Environment Awards 2013 are now open for nominations.
The awards, now in their 24th year, are held to recognise and reward the efforts of individuals and organisations whose work has improved and enhanced the environment in County Durham.
Nominations for the 11 categories are being accepted until Friday, July 12. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony which will be held in October.
Terry Collins, chair of County Durham Environment Partnership, said: “There are many people and organisations in County Durham who put a great deal of effort into protecting and improving the local environment.
“These awards are about acknowledging their hard work and their success and we are calling for people to nominate those who are worthy of recognition.”
The awards are an opportunity for businesses, community groups, schools, colleges and public and private organisations in County Durham to showcase their environmental achievements.
Individuals who give up their time to improve the environment can also be nominated in the volunteer of the year categories.
The categories in this year’s awards are:
• Built environment
• Climate change
• Community partnership
• Craftsmanship
• Greener business
• Natural environment
• Schools and colleges
• Volunteer group of the year
• Volunteer of the year – under 18
• Volunteer of the year – over 18
• Waste management
The awards are administered by Durham County Council on behalf of the County Durham Environment Partnership.
The sponsors of this year’s awards are Groundwork, Livin Housing and Durham Wildlife Trust. Further sponsorship opportunities are still available and interested organisations are invited to contact the Environment Partnership.
Nominations and enquiries can be made through the Environment Partnership website at www.countydurhampartnership.co.uk/envawards or by calling 03000 265 545.
The website also has further details about the awards, including the different categories.
