Echo Environment Awards 2021

Echo Environment Awards 2021

On April 28th the Echo Environment Awards evening was hosted by Roger Johnson from the BBC.

Several Wirral organisations or businesses were shortlisted and many congratulations to The Hoylake Pantry who won ‘New Green Business off the Year’ Award.

Echo Award Finalist Certificate

Our own Wirral Wildlife team member Hilary Ash was one of three finalists as Environmental Champion, nominated because of her involvement with New Ferry Butterfly Park and Wirral Wildlife. We were pleased to nominate her because Hilary is one of those superheroic volunteers who covers so many aspects from literally the ‘grass roots’ to the world of really understanding environmental strategies. Involved in an extensive range of projects and activities, Hilary leads the way by example, enabling people to take action for the environment on their doorstep. She plays a fundamental role in the work of both Wirral Wildlife and New Ferry Butterfly Park.

Hilary Ash

We offer many congratulations to the winner, Nick Drew who encouraged the development of a Green Map for the Liverpool City Region, getting the concept adopted in the 2018 Cool Wirral Strategy. The intention of the Mersey Green Map is to connect people to local environmental success stories, natural assets and sustainable businesses that they may not be aware of. Nick recognised the need for an evidence-based and independent look at Liverpool City Region’s environment and was instrumental in the Heseltine Institute Report being produced for LCR Year of Environment. Worried by the pace of progress being made to make Liverpool a zero-carbon city, Nick decided to take action personally. After going on a course to become officially ‘Carbon Literate’ in January 2020, Nick then educated his fellow Wirral Environmental Network trustees on the importance of Carbon Literacy, resulting in the local environmental education charity becoming the first Carbon Literate organisation in the Liverpool City Region and showcasing the path for other local organisations to follow. A worthy winner.

Nick Drew, Environmental Champion Award Winner