The annual RSPB President’s Awards on 2 June celebrated volunteers who go above and beyond for people and nature. The ceremony was hosted by author, broadcaster and RSPB President Dr Amir Khan and RSPB Chief Executive Beccy Speight. Meet our President, Vice-Presidents and Ambassadors.
The winners were: The Abernethy Tree Nursery for Best Volunteering Team, Mick Davis for Community Champion, Lucinda Dixon for Most Impactful Newcomer, Jean Ward for Most Outstanding Volunteer, Worcester and Malvern Local Group for Best Urban Action, Claire Derbyshire for Inspirational Volunteer Leadership (Volunteer), Claire Foot and Milly Revill-Hayward for Inspirational Volunteer Leadership (Employee) and Rhys Leighton as Young Volunteer of the Year.
This year we kicked off National Volunteers’ Week (3-9 June) by recognising just some of our amazing volunteers with an RSPB President’s Award… The online event took place on Sunday 2 June and was hosted by our CEO Beccy Speight and our fantastic President, Dr Amir Khan. Credit: RSPB
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There’s an RSPB volunteering opportunity for everyone. You don’t need to know a Wren from a Robin, or have lots of hours to spare – all are welcome in the fight to save nature. Explore the volunteering page by clicking the button below.
A group of birders inspecting a bush. Photo: Patrick Cashman (rspb-images.com)