Wilder Essex Awards 2023 | Essex Wildlife Trust

We are proud to present the Wilder Essex Award winners of 2023.

At this year's AGM, we announced the winners of the Wilder Essex Awards 2023. Each year, we are astounded by the work that our members, volunteers and supporters do, and these awards recognise those who go above and beyond for nature.

As a reminder, our fantastic award winners from 2022 were:

Wilder Communities Award - Angela Barnes (Urban Wildlife Champion in Weeley)
Green Leader Award - Michael Wadham (Big Green Internet Project)
Wilder Business Award = Old Park Meadow Natural Burial Ground
Ray Marsh Award - George Catchpole (Abbotts Hall)

Here are our nominees and winners for 2023:

Black Notley Parish being awarded Wilder Community Award

For a community showing exemplary commitment to wildlife and/or the environment. Presented by Sue Howe, Director of Finance and Systems.

Wilder Community Award Nominee: Aveley's Hidden Gem, Donna Goddard

Wilder Community Award Winner: Black Notley Parish Council

Andrew Millham receiving Green Leader Award

For an individual showing exemplary commitment to wildlife and/or the environment. Presented by Rich Yates, Director of Engagement.

Green Leader Award Nominee: Belinda Barnes

Green Leader Award Winner: Andrew Millham

Harriet More receiving Green Leader under 16 Award

For a young person showing exemplary commitment to wildlife and/or the environment. Presented by Sam Quill, Director of People and Culture.

Green Leader Award Nominee: Hettie Knight

Green Leader Award Winner: Harriet More

Wilder Business Award winner

For a business showing exemplary commitment to wildlife and/or the environment. Presented by Jeremy Dagley, Director of Conservation.

Wilder Business Award Nominees: Brown and Carroll Ltd, GridServe

Wilder Business Award Winner: George Thompson Ltd

Kathleen Hunter receiving Ray Marsh Award 2023

For a volunteer showing exemplary commitment to wildlife and/or the environment. Presented by Andrew Impey, Chief Executive.

Ray Marsh Award Nominees: June Lambert, Terry Whittle

Ray Marsh Award Winner: Kathleen Hunter