Nominations are open for the Nature of Scotland Awards 2015. Now in their fourth year, these awards recognise the best of Scottish nature conservation and celebrate innovation, excellence and outstanding achievement.
The deadline for nominations is Friday 12 June.
This year, entries are welcomed across eight categories, including a new category – Nature Tourism Award.
• Marine Conservation
• Sustainable Development
• Politician of the Year
• Innovation (Sponsored by James Hutton Institute)
• RSPB Species Champion (Sponsored by Ardmore Whisky)
• Community Initiative
• Youth and Education
• Nature Tourism – NEW!
Making a nomination and the shortlisting process
To make your nomination visit the website where you can download an entry form and find out more about the awards and past winners. The awards are free to enter and applications must be submitted online.
Entrants will find out if they have been shortlisted on 10th September at an evening reception in the Garden Lobby of the Scottish Parliament.
The award ceremony
Those who reach the shortlist will be invited to the award ceremony on 19 November at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Edinburgh as a guest, with two complimentary seats. The evening will kick off with a drinks reception, followed by a three course dinner with wine.
Visit the website to read more about the awards, and to see a list of last year’s winners and finalists.