23-04-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Powerscourt Estate marks Earth Day with inaugural nature awards
Earth Day, which was first marked in 1970, takes place each year on April 22, and the awards aim to celebrate people all over Ireland who are working to protect and restore nature, in categories that include: pollinators, biodiversity and rewilding, nature media and nature education and wellbeing.
The 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.
The awards recognise people, small businesses and community projects across the country who have contributed and are committed in any way to protecting and restoring nature.
Commenting on the honours, Sarah Slazenger, managing director at Powerscourt Estate, said: 'Protecting nature and biodiversity has always been central to our operations and our ethos at Powerscourt. We see Powerscourt not only a place of outstanding natural beauty but also a place of learning around biodiversity. We are committed to championing the protection of the natural world and see the 'Working with Nature Awards' as a unique way to recognise all protectors around Ireland who are also committed to this goal.'
The nominations for the awards can be made at and the closing date is Tuesday, June 3. The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Powerscourt House
Winners from each of the four categories will receive a unique award 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 receive the 'ultimate Powerscourt experience', which includes a stay at the Powerscourt Hotel, tour and food pairing at Powerscourt Distillery, annual membership to Powerscourt Estate and four ball at Powerscourt Golf Club.
