The RSPB Nature of Scotland Awards 2024 are now open for entries!

Whether you are a pioneering business or a collaborative partnership, this is your moment to be celebrated. With headline sponsor NatureScot, we are recognising the people and initiatives protecting Scotland’s nature – we are open to all.

Entry is FREE, so whether you are part of a brilliant team or a lone ranger, share your achievements with us or nominate a fellow nature champion for an award.

Any work conducted since March 2021 is eligible to take part. There are 10 categories to choose from, including the Business for Nature Award, sponsored by NatureScot.

Businesses across Scotland play a critical role in fighting the nature and climate emergency. We want to hear from businesses in all sectors and of all sizes who grasp the opportunity with both hands to save nature. We welcome applications from those who are making a real change such as tackling biodiversity loss, reducing their environmental footprint, or going above and beyond normal business practice to benefit nature.

In 2023 tourism operators Orcadian Wildlife received the Business for Nature Award for their 20 years of sharing Orkney’s amazing wildlife. Having previously won a Gold Award by Green Business for its environmental achievements and philosophy, Orcadian Wildlife collaborated with local conservationists and community partners, investing in renewable technology and an electric vehicle. Orcadian Wildlife have proactively offset their carbon emissions; they have created a wildflower meadow at their headquarters; and together with the local community, they have planted 4,000 native broadleaf trees. Conservation monitoring has shown that the new habitat has been used by a wide range of species including the globally threatened Curlew, raptors like Hen Harriers and the rare Great Yellow Bumblebee.

Anne McCall, Director of RSPB Scotland, and chair of the judging panel warmly invites you to apply for an award: “It is heartening to hear how people, projects and organisations across Scotland are working determinedly to save nature from the many threats it faces. These awards are a celebration of amazing achievements. Help us recognise our conservation champions by applying or nominating someone today.”

Francesca Osowska, NatureScot Chief Executive, said: “We’re thrilled to play a part in the Nature of Scotland Awards, acknowledging the many people working hard across our beautiful country to save Scotland’s nature – and the planet’s climate – for future generations. I can’t wait to hear about the creative and inspiring work undertaken by this year’s entrants.”

The shortlist will be revealed at the Scottish Parliament on 24 September and the awards ceremony will take place on 28 November at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

Submit your application on our website and stay connected by following us on X and LinkedIn for regular updates.

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Full list of 2024 categories and their sponsors

Name of Award Sponsored by
Business for Nature   NatureScot
Coasts and Waters   Scottish Water
Community Initiative   GreenPower
Farming with Nature
Health and Wellbeing
Innovation   The James Hutton Institute
Nature and Climate Action   ScottishPower Renewables
Nature Tourism   VisitScotland
RSPB Species Champion   The Ardmore
Youth Action  SSEN Transmission

For more information:
Website www.rspb.org.uk/natureofscotland
X page https://twitter.com/NatureofScot
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/nature-of-scotland-awards
Email awards@rspb.org.uk