Celebrating organisations taking action to support pollinators and tackle the ecological crisis.
We want the West of England to be the Bee and Pollinator Capital of the UK and to increase wildlife by 30% by 2030.
41% of pollinator species including bees and butterflies are in decline across the UK. We are working to increase the number of pollinators in our region, as part of our Climate and Ecological Strategy and Action Plan . This sets the ambition to increase wildlife by 30% by 2030 to help tackle the ecological emergency within the region.
However we need businesses, organisations and schools to work with us to achieve our ambitions!
The West of England Metro Mayor Dan Norris has launched this year’s Bee Bold Awards to recognise businesses, organisations and schools that are taking positive action to support pollinators and wider nature.
Winning organisations, selected by a panel of experts from across the region, will be presented with an award to recognise their fantastic efforts for pollinators and wider nature at a dedicated award ceremony this summer.
Winners will also have their efforts captured in a professional video which will be promoted as good practice across the region and beyond via our website and social media channels.
Shortlisted and winning organisations will also receive digital badges which can be displayed on their websites, social media, and promotional materials.
We all need to work together to protect and support pollinators and other species to recover and thrive. The Bee Bold Awards have help to share success stories and practical ideas from across our region.
If your organisation is taking action for nature and pollinators then apply for an award now!
Below are some examples of action that we are looking to celebrate and promote for each category of organisation:
12 outstanding projects from businesses, education providers and community groups have been announced across 2022 and 2023 as winners of Bee Bold Awards, celebrating innovative approaches that protect and support pollinators to recover and thrive. These practical ideas, assessed by a panel of local experts, showcase the region’s efforts and act as success stories to inspire others to take action.
Check out the previous Bee Bold Award winners and shortlisted organisations within our region using our interactive map.
For more information, visit our pollinator resource page.
We want our region to the be UK Bee & Pollinator Capital, with a range of habitats and spaces for our bees and wildlife to flourish.
We are funding community groups to help take action for pollinators within the West of England region.
Our Climate and Ecological Strategy and Action Plan sets the ambition for nature to be in recovery by 2030 and increase the abundance of wildlife by 30% in 2030.