The 2025 Community Biodiversity Awards
2025 Norfolk Community Biodiversity Awards – Nominations Now Open!
The Norfolk Biodiversity Partnership is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2025 Norfolk Community Biodiversity Awards! Since 1996, these awards have celebrated the passion, dedication and hard work of local communities and volunteers who are making a real difference for nature across Norfolk.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday 4th October 2025
Location: The Forum, Norwich
Nomination Period: 1st July – 1st September 2025
Whether it’s restoring habitats, supporting wildlife, creating greener spaces or inspiring the next generation, we want to shine a spotlight on your local biodiversity heroes.
Award Categories
This year, you can nominate individuals or groups in one of six inspiring categories:
Young People's Achievement
Saving Species
Rivers and Wetlands (excluding ponds)
Groups
Spaces for Nature and Wellbeing
The Richard Waddingham Ponds Award
Each nomination helps to showcase the positive action being taken for wildlife in Norfolk – and winners will be honoured with a framed certificate during a celebratory ceremony at The Forum.
Biodiversity Fair – Share Your Work!
Before the awards ceremony, we’re hosting a Biodiversity Fair – an exciting opportunity for communities, conservation groups, and volunteers to exhibit their work, connect with others, and engage with the public. Stands are free of charge but must be pre-booked in advance.
A Day to Celebrate
Nominees and their guests will be invited to attend the awards ceremony on 4th October, where they’ll enjoy:
Guest speakers from the world of conservation
Food and refreshments
Networking with like-minded individuals and organisations
A chance to celebrate and inspire further action for nature
Proudly Sponsored By:
We’re grateful for the generous support of our sponsors:
The RSPB, Norfolk Rivers Trust, Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Gressenhall Environmental Hub, and The Norfolk Ponds Project.
Nominate Today!
If you know someone or a group doing outstanding work for biodiversity in Norfolk, don’t wait – submit your nomination between 1st July and 1st September and help us celebrate the people making a difference.
DOWNLOAD THE NOMINATION FORM HERE
Together, let’s champion Norfolk’s biodiversity heroes!