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Two individuals, two schools, and a charity, were the winners of this year's Conservation Awards.
Organised by and financially supported by the Insurance Corporation, the awards honour projects dedicated to environmental efforts and nature conservation across the islands.
This year's Best Conservation Project Award was presented to the National Trust of Guernsey and Guernsey Conservation Volunteers for their exceptional Restoration of Coastal Grassland project.
The Runner-up Prize for the Best Conservation Project was awarded to Richard Lord for his dedicated mission to tackle illegal shipping litter washing up on the Guernsey shore.
PHD student Joshua Smith was named Young Conservationist of the Year, for his project Moo vs Mow, which examines if removing native herds from global grasslands has harmed biodiversity and soil carbon levels.
The School and Youth Group Green Award was presented to Les Beaucamps High School Gardening Club while Elizabeth College won The Peter Walpole People’s Choice Award, which is voted for by the public.
Michelle Steele, HR & PR Executive for Insurance Corporation and Chairperson of the judging panel, said: "Our native plant species are vital for insects and wildlife throughout the Bailiwick, and it is wonderful to see such a proactive restorative approach to recreate the natural grassland habitat around Guernsey’s coastline.
"This year we were delighted by a record-breaking number of votes received and interest from the public. I am pleased to announce that this year’s winner was Elizabeth College’s Eco Team, who consistently champion conservation and ecology.
"Our awards have been running for thirty-four years and yet we continue to be amazed and delighted by the diverse and exciting range of entries we receive. There are so many islanders committed to protecting and enhancing the natural environment within the Bailiwick, and this must be a wonderful thing for our community and the future of the Bailiwick. Our congratulations go to them all."
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