Jun
11
Written by:
ECRA Bloggers
11/06/2009 14:54
The winners of the awards for 2009
The full list of winners
Lifetime achievement award: Sir David Attenborough
Sir David Attenborough, broadcaster and naturalist, has spent his life devoted to the natural environment.
Politician of the year: Caroline Lucas
Caroline Lucas, leader of the Green party, has firmly established herself as progressive and decisive figure in the climate change campaign.
Campaigner of the year: Peter Tatchell
Peter Tatchell has campaigned for over 30 years for sexual freedom and human rights
Best local retailer: Warren Evans
Warren Evan creates unique, handmade beds and bedroom furniture.
Best online retail initiative: The Good Energy Shop
The Good Energy Shop is a website that selects suppliers for their energy saving credentials making it less confusing for buyers to make the right choice.
Ethical garden
Winner: Lower Shaw farm
Lower Shaw farm is based Swindon and is an environmentally friendly place where adults and children can enjoy a range of activities all year around.
Runner-up:
RISC edible roof garden and alternative kitchen garden
Jupiter Big Idea
Winner: Naturepaint
Naturepaint is a totally natural paint product that comes in a powder form.
Runner-up:
Shiply.com & More th>n Green Wheels
Ecover ethical kids award
Winner: Lomeshaye Marsh Local Nature Reserve and Stockbridge Junior Rangers
Lomeshaye Marsh local nature reserve is a small nature reserve in Lancashire that is looked after and developed by a local special needs school.
The Stockbridge Junior Rangers are a group of young people 8-14 years old from the Stockbridge Village estate in Knowlsey, Liverpool, that look after their local environment.
Runner-up:
Queen Elizabeth II high school, Ronague, Isle of Man
Ethical business award sponsored by Triodos Bank
Winner: Riverford Organic Vegetables
Riverford Organic Vegetables mission is to bring organic, seasonal vegetables to your door.
Runner-up:
Traidcraft & Pants to Poverty
Conservation award sponsored by National Grid
Winner: Fighting to Save West Thurrock Marshes
Fighting to Save West Thurrock Marshes is a charity devoted to the conservation of invertebrates.
Runner-up:
Garden Africa & Make the Link with your Sink
Fashion and accessories sponsored by Marie Claire
Winner: People Tree
People Tree specialise in fair trade fashion in hope to alleviate poverty. It focuses on Bangladesh workers.
Runner-up:
Nudie Jeans & Pachacuti