Celebrating people all over Ireland who are working to protect and restore nature.  The “Working with Nature” Awards aims to recognise nature protectors all over Ireland who are having impact across four (4) selected award categories including Pollinators, Biodiversity & Rewilding, Nature Media and Nature Education & Wellbeing.

The esteemed panel of judges for the awards include biologist and environmental consultant Éanna Ní Lamhna, Environmentalist Duncan Stewart and Alex Slazenger head gardener at Powerscourt Gardens. All judges are passionate protectors of nature and have a breadth of knowledge and experience across all the award categories.

The Powerscourt “Working with Nature” Awards recognises people (especially community groups), small businesses and community projects across the country who have contributed and are committed in any way to protecting nature.

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Recognising Protectors & Restorers of Nature:  Winners from each of the four (4) categories will receive-

• A unique award meticulously crafted from hand-picked wood from Powerscourt Estate.
• A hamper from Powerscourt Garden Pavilion.
• A €500 bursary to be used towards their nature-based project.

The overall winner and “Outstanding Nature Protector” will be gifted the Ultimate Powerscourt Experience.

Includes a stay at Powerscourt Hotel*, Tour & food pairing at Powerscourt Whiskey Distillery, Annual Membership to Powerscourt Gardens, 4 Ball at Powerscourt Golf Club.

*T&Cs apply to date of stay.

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Timeline

• 8th April, Tuesday: Nominations open online for 8 weeks.
• 3rd June, Tuesday: Nominations close.
• 6th June, Friday: Shortlist announced.
• 26th June, Thursday: Event at Powerscourt to announce winners.