The Society for the
Environment has opened the nominations for the prestigious Environmental
Professional of the Year 2018 award.
The annual
Environmental Professional of the Year award celebrates an individual’s
exceptional commitment or major achievement where their professional practice
has made a real difference to protecting, preserving or enhancing the
environment and advancing the principles of sustainability.
The award can be won
by a Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) or Registered Environmental Technician
(REnvTech) from any sector or discipline. Nominations are welcome for your
colleagues, peers, inspirations or even yourself, as a self-nomination.
Dr Phillippa Pearson
MIWater CEnv, Catchment Manager at Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, was announced as the
winners of the 2017 award. In previous years, the Chartered Environmentalist of
the Year award has been presented to David Stubbs (CIEEM, 2013), Professor
Martin Bigg (IEMA, 2014) and Dr Lucinda Gilfoyle (IWater, 2015).
The 2014 winner,
Professor Martin Bigg, is keen to recognise the work of environmental
professionals, and says: “Environmental professionals are facing bigger
challenges and opportunities than ever before. We owe it to all in the
profession to encourage and recognise the leadership being shown in working to
achieve a sustainable future.”
Martin continues
with a personal reflection: “What was especially gratifying about receiving the
award of Chartered Environmentalist of the Year 2014 was the appreciation of my
peers across the environmental profession in making a difference. In some ways,
it has meant more to me than academic or business success. It was an
achievement to be proud of.”
CEO of the Society
for the Environment, Dr Emma Wilcox, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to
showcase outstanding examples of work by registered environmental
professionals. We are looking for inspiring individuals who have gone above and
beyond in their field to protect and enhance the environment.”
Nominations are now
being accepted via the Society’s website.
The deadline for nomination submissions is midnight on Friday May 4 2018.
