Celebrating 35 Years of Conservation Excellence in the Bailiwick
On Wednesday we proudly celebrated a milestone moment – the 35th year of our Bailiwick Conservation Awards, honouring the outstanding efforts of individuals, groups and young people working tirelessly to protect and preserve our environment. The ceremony took place at Les Cotils, where our awards were presented by Madam Deputy Bailiff Jessica Roland. The Deputy Bailiff said...
I am delighted once again to present the Insurance Corporation Conservation Awards. I think the 80th anniversary of Liberation Day this year reminded us all of how lucky we are to live in a Bailiwick like ours with its outstanding natural beauty. Yet too many of us take it for granted, despite the evidence that our abuse of our planet is having a lasting and devastating impact. However the finalists today show that we can have an impact for the better.
Thank you to Insurance Corporation for organising the annual Conservation Awards. This is corporate social responsibility at its very best, the commitment of a local business truly giving back to its community, through the members of our community who are helping to conserve our natural environment.
These annual awards continue to shine a light on the diverse and inspiring conservation projects happening across the Bailiwick – from coastline to classroom, drone to butterfly net.
Best Conservation Project
The La Société Sercquaise Seabird Monitoring Project took home the top prize for their innovative work monitoring Sark’s guillemot colonies using drone technology. This long-term project gathers vital population data while engaging the local community through education, tourism and citizen science. It’s a powerful example of how conservation can combine modern methods with community action to achieve lasting impact.
Runner-Up – Best Conservation Project
The Guernsey Conservation Volunteers were recognised as Runner-Up for their dedicated habitat restoration work supporting the Glanville Fritillary and Silver-studded Blue butterflies – two species at risk due to habitat loss. By removing invasive plants and promoting native flora in Sark and Guernsey, their efforts are helping to protect vulnerable species listed on the Great Britain Red List.
School & Youth Group Green Award
The 8th Guernsey Sea Scout Group received this year’s Green Award in recognition of five years of sustained environmental activity. From beach cleans and surveys to earning conservation-themed badges, over 70 Cubs have developed a strong connection with nature and a deeper understanding of environmental responsibility.
Young Conservationist of the Year
The Elizabeth College Eco Team were named Young Conservationist of the Year thanks to seven years of continuous environmental action within their school and local community. Their long-standing efforts to lead eco-initiatives have created a culture of environmental awareness – and their commitment was further acknowledged with the People’s Choice Award, as voted by the public.
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our entrants and finalists. Your work continues to inspire us and demonstrates the power of local action in shaping a more sustainable future.