Biodiversity Challenge Awards 2025 - Categories & Conditions
​Conditions of Entry (categories 1 - 9)
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For all project related submissions, biodiversity interventions will have been completed in the last 24 months up to and including 21 June 2025. This may be the culmination of several years’ work, or a small-scale action carried out during a construction project.
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For maintenance and management projects, the programme should have been in place for at least 12 months up to and including 21 June 2025.
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Each scheme can be submitted for up to two different Award categories.
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Organisations or individuals can submit more than one scheme for consideration, but each project submission must have separate application forms. It may be advisable to submit two variants to ensure that each maximises relevance to the individual categories.
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Previously shortlisted and award-winning submissions may not be resubmitted.​
The Awards aim to raise greater awareness of the importance of biodiversity and to demonstrate how biodiversity enhancements can be incorporated at different scales and on different projects.
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The awards aim to reward entries that go beyond normal business practice or planning and statutory obligations.
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There are 11 award categories outlined below and each enhancement can be entered for UP TO TWO categories. Please refer to past award winners for examples and inspiration.
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NEW THIS YEAR: we are thrilled to introduce two new award categories: Multi Benefits Award and the International Project Award.
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Judges will also select an overall winner for the enhancement (projects only) that demonstrates an outstanding commitment to biodiversity.
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Entry forms and additional Judging Criteria are available HERE.​
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