Blue Turtle award 2011

Call for Nominees for the Blue Turtle award 2011

The Award      

In 2009 The Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) launched an annual award for nature conservation work undertaken by an individual or group of individuals, from an Overseas Territory or Crown Dependency, who have made a valuable contribution to nature conservation in their Territory or Dependency. The work or project should have been in place for over a year, demonstrate innovation and have made a real difference.

The individual or the group recieves £500 and an additional £1,000 to contribute to an Overseas Territory or Crown Dependency nature conservation project of their choice.

The 2010 Blue Turtle Award winner was The Millennium Forest project in St Helena.

The 2009 Blue Turtle Award winner was Fred Burton MBE from the Cayman Islands.

Nominations  

Nominations are invited from governments, Non-governmental organisations (NGOs), the voluntary sector, the private sector and individuals.

To nominate an individual or group, please fill out the following nomination form. Guidance is included within the form.

Download : Nomination form

Criteria

The awards will be presented based on the following criteria:

1. Nature conservation benefit/added value;
2. Innovation;
3. Community involvement;
4. Linked to a specific project OR demonstrating long-term commitment and dedication.

For questions about the award please contact

Deadline : 30 September 2011

All nominations should be submitted to  by no later than 30 September 2011.

Eligibility

Any individual or group of individuals (including governments) from, and working on, an Overseas Territory or Crown Dependency. All nominees must be over 18 years of age.