The Community Biodiversity Awards scheme is open for nominations!

Do you know someone who deserves recognition for their voluntary efforts to improve their local patch for wildlife? If so, why not enter them for a Community Biodiversity Award?The Awards are run by the Norfolk Biodiversity Partnership (NBP) - a voice for Norfolk's nature - which is hosted by Norfolk County Council.

Nominations are welcome from enthusiastic community groups and individuals who are making a difference for wildlife in their local patch - such as town and parish councils, groups, individuals, schools and businesses. Entries are open to anyone who is working in a voluntary capacity at a local level to improve their local environment for biodiversity and to widen knowledge of, and participation in, the natural world.

Winners will be celebrated at our wonderful summer Awards evening and take away a framed certificate.

This year, our 5 award categories are:

• Parish and Town Councils
• Inspiring Others
• Best Group
• Commons and Green
• Churchyards and cemeteries

The entry process is straightforward - all you need to do is download our form from our website, fill it out and email it back!The Community Biodiversity Awards are organised by the Norfolk Biodiversity Partnership - a local consortium of partners looking out for Norfolk's wildlife and habitats. www.norfolkbiodiversity.org - a voice for Norfolk's nature

You can enter yourself, or nominate someone you know who deserves recognition for the work they are going (but please check they are OK with being nominated first!). All the information you need can be found on the nomination form here.

Any questions? Please get in touch with Paul Holley or Anne Casey or Su Waldron/./p>