Green champions sought for County Durham awards

An annual awards ceremony in the North East is opening for nominations to recognise the people and organisations working to protect the environment.

The County Durham Environment Awards 2025, led by the County Durham Partnership and Durham County Council, will celebrate the efforts of schools, businesses, volunteers,and community groups making a positive difference to nature and sustainability.

Entries open on September 15 and close on October 10, with winners set to be honoured at a ceremony in Spring next year.

Last year’s event saw 45 nominations, with accolades presented to innovators such as Marmax Recycled Products and Durham University spin-out The Odorbac. 

An Outstanding Award went to Lanchester Group, while 99-year-old Dr Margaret Bradshaw MBE was recognised for her lifelong work protecting the rare and threatened flora of Teesdale.

Councillor Karen Allison, Durham County Council’s cabinet member for neighbourhoods and environment, said: “These awards are the best way to celebrate all those people and organisations who dedicate so much of their time to caring for nature and the environment.

“Over the years, we have had so many empowering members of the community demonstrate an unparalleled commitment to the natural world, and Margaret is one of them. 

“She is an inspiration to everyone and embodies boundless curiosity and passion, is a tireless advocate for conservation of unique flora, a world-expert botanist, and is an enthusiastic teacher of all.

“We encourage anyone who feels they know someone, or an organisation, who also demonstrates enthusiasm for the environment to nominate them for this year’s awards so they can receive the recognition they deserve.”

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