Twenty-four groups, organisations, schools and individuals were honoured with winner, runner-up or highly commended awards across seven categories in what has been the 10th year for the awards.
Representatives of all shortlisted entries were invited to attend the event at The Alnwick Garden, which was hosted by BBC Radio Newcastle presenter Anna Foster.
The annual awards were developed by Northumberland County Council through its LOVE Northumberland campaign, with the aim of promoting the work of the council and its many partner organisations, community groups and volunteers who all help to preserve and enhance the environment in the county.
Coun Ian Hutchinson, civic head, said: "All of the shortlisted entries should be very proud of all of their work.
“I have been extremely impressed by the quality and breadth of the work highlighted through the awards - and thank them all, on behalf of the residents and visitors who benefit.Each winning entry in the awards received a £250 prize, each runner-up £100 and highly commended finalists £50, with the money to go towards their project or other work within the local community. Outstanding individuals also received a small cash prize and a trophy.
The annual awards were developed by Northumberland County Council through its LOVE Northumberland campaign, with the aim of promoting the work of the council and its many partner organisations, community groups and volunteers who all help to preserve and enhance the environment in the county.
5. Schools Go Smarter Sustainable Travel Award: Mickley First School
Mickley First School have created a map to identify local walking routes and places of interest around their village, the map was designed by the children with help from the local council and has now been printed and is available as a resource for the local community and visitors. The map shows routes of different distances and the children have been involved in marking out the paths with mile markers so they can be easily identified. The walking routes have also been used during school activities such as village walks, litter picks and an Easter trail. The school plans to use the map as a resource and are planning more walking trips to encourage pupils to take advantage of the trails. They also want to make this a community resource by having regular walks that everyone can join. Mickley First School are committed to promoting sustainable, active travel, they have taken part in Walk to School Week, organise an annual sponsored bike ride and the School Council organised a scooter breakfast for the whole school. Pupils are much more active before, during and after school. The map project has benefited all children and their families and also the wider community as they now have identified accessible walking routes around the local area, which can be used to enjoy the outdoors and get some exercise. Photo: No
6. Best Children’s Project: Winner Warkworth C of E Primary School
The fantastic part about Eco-Club is it’s all led by the children, 25 pupils from Year 1 all the way through to Year 5. Within a year they have already achieved the Green Flag Award as part of Eco-Schools and the Platinum Award for the Woodland Trust. What they have achieved in a year is phenomenal, their enthusiasm and dedication to care for their school, community and the world has made their teacher very proud! Here are a few of their initiatives they have led over the last year. Photo: No
7. Best Children’s Project: Joint runner-up Eastlea Primary School, Cramlington
“Brainwaves” the School Council felt really strongly that as a school they should be recycling more and set about establishing a recycling station within the school. Photo: No
8. Best Young People’s Project: Winner Cramlington Hillcrest Special School
Hillcrest School had an area of outside space that was unloved and uncared for. Working with Kirkley Hall and the Children’s Foundation, the students have created a garden space that staff, students, parents and other professional support staff can use and enjoy. Photo: No