Powerscourt Estate, Ireland’s premier sustainable visitor attraction is delighted to launch the inaugural “Working with Nature Awards” for 2025.
The Powerscourt “Working with Nature Awards” recognises and celebrates people (especially community groups), small businesses and community projects across the island of Ireland who have contributed and are committed in any way to protecting & restoring nature.
The awards will recognise nature protectors all over Ireland who are having impact across four (4) selected award categories including Pollinators, Biodiversity & Rewilding, Nature Media and Nature Education & Wellbeing. The nominations are open now for 8 weeks online on our website.
Éanna Ní Lamhna, Duncan Stewart and Alex Slazenger (Head Gardener at Powerscourt Estate) are all judges for the awards. The closing date for nominations is the 3rd of June with the short list announced on the 6th of June and the awards ceremony taking place on Thursday the 26th of June at Powerscourt House.
The nominations for the awards can be made at powerscourt.com/workingwithnature, the opening date for nominations was Tuesday 8th April and the closing date is Tuesday 3rd June (open for 8 weeks online). The award ceremony will take place on Thursday the 26th of June 2025 at historic Powerscourt House in Enniskerry.
Winners from each of the four (4) categories will receive a unique award meticulously crafted from hand-picked wood from Powerscourt Estate, a hamper from Powerscourt Garden Pavilion and a €500 bursary to be used towards their nature-based project or work.
The overall winner and “Outstanding Nature protector” will be gifted the Ultimate Powerscourt Experience – includes a stay at the 5* Powerscourt Hotel*, tour & food pairing at Powerscourt Distillery, Annual Membership to Powerscourt Estate, Four Ball at Powerscourt Golf Club.
Www.powerscourt.com/workingwithnature
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Powerscourt Estate, Ireland’s premier sustainable visitor attraction is delighted to launch the inaugural “Working with Nature Awards” for 2025 ahead of Earth Day next week. Pictured launching the event were the esteemed panel of judges for the awards include biologist and environmental consultant Éanna Ní Lamhna, Environmentalist Duncan Stewart and Alex Slazenger head gardener at Powerscourt Estate.
Pic. Robbie Reynolds