Community groups, organisations, schools and individuals were honoured with awards across seven categories in what is now the event’s 15th year.
Representatives of all shortlisted entries attended the event at The Alnwick Garden hosted by BBC Radio Newcastle presenter Anna Foster, with awards presented by The Duchess of Northumberland
Cllr John Riddle, cabinet member for Environment and Rural at Northumberland County Council, said: “Once again all the entries should be very proud of their work - they are fantastic examples of communities working together across our beautiful county.”
“While these awards are now in their 15th year, the efforts of volunteers, local community groups and individuals to improve their local environment is invaluable in our county and it’s been great to recognise them through these awards.”
Winners
Schools Go Smarter Sustainable Travel Award – Ellington Primary School and Stannington First School
Best Children’s Project – Stannington First School
Best Young People’s Project – Bede Academy
Best Urban Project – Northumberland Community Enterprise: The One Sky Project
Best Coast or Countryside Project – Cresswell Pele Tower CIO
Best Community Response to Climate Change Emergency Project – Full Circle Food Project
Outstanding Individual Awards – Jennifer Page (Hexham), Alan Winlow (Rothbury) and Helen Hindson (Seghill)
2. Jen Page
Jen Page is part of the Hexham and Tynedale Community Trust working on the Jubilee Garden at Hexham Community Centre. Photo: NCC
3. Alan Winlow
Alan Winlow has quietly done a great deal of good work in the Rothbury area for many, many years. The impact of this work is felt by all in the local community, who now enjoy seeing trees growing in verges and fields. For many years Alan has been growing Christmas trees for Hospice Care to sell to raise funds. Photo: NCC
4. Helen Hindson
Helen Hindson won an award for her environmental work in the Seghill area. Photo: NCC