Awarded for positive impacts to Bermuda’s natural heritage through conservation, advocacy or education.
Nominations are invited in this category for protecting, restoring or advocating for the natural environment; for inspiring appreciation and awareness of Bermuda’s natural heritage; research that adds to our understanding of Bermuda’s natural heritage.
Natural Heritage Impact Award (Bermudiana Award)
Bermuda National Trust’s top award for outstanding contributions to Bermuda’s natural heritage. This award was established in honour of Mrs Patsy Phillips, MBE, who served as Bermuda National Trust President from 1990 to 1993 and was a staunch advocate for Bermuda’s heritage.
Outstanding Young Environmentalist Award
Presented to a young person in recognition of their outstanding contribution to Bermuda’s natural heritage for a considerable length of time and who has been consistent in this regard. This person must be less than 26 years old by 31 December of the year preceding the nomination. The award was established in honour of world-renowned conservationist Dr David Wingate, who was a founding member of the Bermuda National Trust, Bermuda’s first Government Conservation Officer and established the Cahow conservation programme.
Heritage Awareness Award (DeForest Trimingham Award)
The Bermuda National Trust’s top award for projects, programmes or initiatives that serve to inspire appreciation and stewardship of Bermuda’s natural and cultural heritage. The award was established in honour of DeForest ‘Shorty’ Trimingham in recognition of his love for and commitment to Bermuda’s heritage.