"Recognising the contribution
of individuals and organisations
towards a sustainable future
for the South West"

The South West's Energy & Environmental Management Groups: Avon & Somerset EEMG, Cotswold EEMG, Devon & Cornwall EEMG, and Wessex EEMG - October 1999 - for their outstanding partnership work undertaken since 1976 in raising the awareness and skills of energy and environmental managers in the region through the provision of regular training seminars and sharing best practice information.

The Energy Team, Dorset County Council - July 2000 - for the comprehensive campaign undertaken during the 1990s to raise awareness throughout the general population of Dorset on the need to reduce energy and water consumption.

Proper Job, Chagford, Devon - September 2000 - for encouraging the conservation of resources, waste reduction, meeting local needs locally and working in partnership with community groups, local authorities and development agencies.

Plymouth Young Persons Agenda 21 (PYPA21) - October 2000 - for their outstanding work involving young people in the Agenda 21 process through practical and educational projects.

The Special Branch Community Tree Planting Group, Exeter - November 2000 - for their extensive tree planting activities enabling children to directly benefit the natural environment within their own community.

The National Trust - Wessex Region - December 2000 - for the restoration and provision of Prior Park Landscape Gardens, Bath as a good example of sustainable tourism with particular reference to the work undertaken to address local transport issues.

Wiltshire Agenda 21 - May 2001 - for their strategic and practical approach to Local Agenda 21 that has included a wide range of partnership projects.

The Ropewalk Resource Centre, Kingsbridge - June 2001 - for their outstanding work involving adults with learning difficulties in the development of the Meadows Project as an environmental and educational resource.

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust - July 2001 - in recognition of the Trust's outstanding work protecting and raising public awareness and appreciation of hay meadows with particular reference to the Braydon Forest project.

Hanson Quarry Products Europe Ltd - August 2001 - for enhancement and commitment to the long term conservation management of the Trusham Quarry site in Devon to provide wildlife benefits and increased public access.

Avon Wildlife Trust - September 2001 - in recognition of the outstanding work that the Trust has undertaken on wetland restoration in the Gordano Valley to the benefit of important ground nesting birds working in partnership with the statutory agencies and local support.

Willowbank, Stoke St Gregory, Taunton - September 2001 - in recognition of their outstanding work promoting a sustainable solution to riverbank erosion and soil conservation.

Local Sustainability Group for the South West - October 2001 - for producing the South West Sustainable Tourism Guide that provides practical good practice guidelines for tourism in the region.