Wilder Kent Awards
Thank you to everyone who entered into the 2024 Wilder Kent Awards
The natural world isn't just something for us to enjoy; it sustains us. The decline of nature puts our very survival and prosperity under threat. It doesn't have to be like this; together we can create a Wilder Kent.
In 2024, 89 groups took part in the awards across the seven categories: schools, nurseries, colleges, universities, community groups, villages towns and cities, and businesses. In total, over 15,000 individuals were recorded as having taken positive actions for wildlife as part of the awards and a further 120,000+ indirectly benefited from the positive effects of the project.
The Wilder Kent Awards is a scheme set up to recognise and reward the work schools, businesses and community groups are doing in helping us create a #WilderKent. By taking positive actions to restore nature, they are helping to create a more climate-resilient county and provide a home for wildlife. Their action benefits us locally and helps tackle the global environmental threats we all face.
Are you a business, or do you work for a business, that might be interested in sponsoring the Wilder Kent Awards?
We’re looking to expand the awards even further this year, and we need you. By becoming a sponsor, you will be aligning your business with a scheme that is creating positive change right across the county.
Find out more about the Wilder Kent Awards by emailing [email protected]
How to enter?
We have several organisation categories that you can enter in next year's Awards
- Nurseries
- Schools
- Colleges
- Community Groups
- Universities
- Villages, Towns & Cities
- Businesses
Receive your booklet and get started
To receive your entrants guide with details on how to enter the Wilder Kent Awards, examples of actions for each marking category and how to submit your amazing evidence, sign up to the Wilder Kent Awards mailing list below.
Our awards hierarchy
Brand new for this year, we are including additional awards above our Bronze, Silver and Gold! Whether your school, community group or business are experts in coming up with innovative solutions for nature or have managed to inspire everyone in your group to take part in the Wilder Kent Awards, there is now even more opportunity to be recognised for your positive actions for nature.
- Protecting nature
- Sustainability & carbon reduction
- Engage with nature
- Creative solutions for nature
- Most participation
- Most progress for nature
- Wildest workplace
- Wildest community
- Fundraiser of the year
Image credit: Marjorie McClure Primary School
Image credit: Marjorie McClure Primary School
The benefits to entering:
- Help tackle 'nature deficit disorder'.
- Improve your health and well-being, physically and mentally.
- Personal satisfaction that you have made a real difference.
- Safeguard nature and wildlife for future generations.
- Enjoy new experiences and learn new life and craft skills.
- Spend time in the fresh air and appreciate nature.
Congratulations to all of the Wilder Kent Awards 2024 winners:
Get started and stay updated
Sign up now to the Wilder Kent Awards mailing list to receive your Entrant's Guide and Submission Forms. Throughout the year, we'll send you updates with tips and tricks you can do to improve your award entry and get gold!