Nominations close: 26th of February at 5 pm
We are pleased to announce the opening for the 7th biennial NW ACE – an award scheme to recognize outstanding achievement in and contribution to the long-term management of our coast and near-shore marine environments.
The 3 Categories of Award to enter are:
- Coastal Champion
- This award will be made to an individual in recognition of their significant contribution to the long-term management of the North West coast. Nominations are open to anyone involved in coastal activity, either as part of their work or as a volunteer.
- Coastal Community Action
- This award will be made to a community group in recognition of their significant contribution to the long-term management of the North West coast. Nominations are open to community volunteer groups which have carried out work on the North West coast within the last 2 years.
- Coastal Best Practice
- This award will be made to an organisation or partnership of organisations in recognition of their significant contribution to the long-term management of the North West coast. Nominations are open to open to businesses, local authorities, government agencies and NGOs which have carried out work on the North West coast within the last 2 years.
The Awards will be presented at our forthcoming conference on coastal habitat restoration and creation in early March, date tbc. We look forward to reading about ongoing work to manage our coastal habitats.
For full details on entry requirements and how to nominate an award winner, please download this form. NW ACE 2025 Entry.docx