Dartmoor National Park Authority
18 November 2008
Recognising the work of others in Dartmoor National Park
Nominations are being sought by Dartmoor National Park Authority for its Edward Morshead Award 2008. The Award, which is presented every two years, recognises those who have made significant contibutions to conservation, enjoyment, and sustainability within the National Park.
Projects contributing to landscape, ecological, archaeological or cultural conservation, or to the enjoyment and understanding of the National Park, or which meet the needs of the local community through sustainable development, can be entered. Nominations can also be made for outstanding individual, or corporate, contributions to Dartmoor and the National Park purposes.
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The work or activity must take place within the boundaries of Dartmoor National Park although nominations and entries may be made by any Devon resident, or County based professional or voluntary body.
In addition the Dartmoor Preservation Association, which is associated with the Award, offers a special recognition of outstanding conservation work carried out by young people less than 21 years old. All entires received by the National Park Authority which relate to projects undertaken by young people are automatically considered.
.jpg) | Previous winners have included Dartmoor farmer David Norrish, for the high quality restoration of the late medieval farmhouse, Addislade, at Dean Prior, near Buckfastleigh and Heatree Activity Centre, near Manaton, for the reconstruction of a Bronze Age round house for the teaching of sustainable living. All entries must relate to the two years prior to the closing date of 16 January 2009. |
For further information visit www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk (click on About us/Dartmoor National Park Authority/Edward Morshead Award) or telephone Mike Nendick, Communications Officer, Dartmoor National Park Authority on (01626) 831045.
An information leaflet, including entry form, is also available from Dartmoor National Park Authority Information Centres at Postbridge and Haytor, and from the High Moorland Visitor Centre, Princetown, telephone (01822) 890414.
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For further information
Mike Nendick,, Communications Officer, Dartmoor National Park Authority
Tel: (01626) 832093
Notes for Editors
Edward Morshead was Chairman of the Dartmoor National Park Committee from 1985 to 1989. He died in office. He spent much time on the ground, committed to farming and the conservation of the landscape.
To qualify, work or activity must take place within the boundaries of the Dartmoor National Park. Nominations and entries are accepted from any Devon resident, or County based professional or voluntary body. Individual projects of a practical nature contributing to landscape quality, ecological or archaeological/cultural conservation, or to enjoyment and understanding, can be entered. Nominations can also be made for outstanding individual, or corporate, contributions to Dartmoor and the National Park purposes. Entries must relate to the two years prior to the closing date.
There are three separate prizes within the Award Scheme:
First prize - a specially commissioned trophy, to be held for two years, and a cash prize of £250.
Second prize - £150.
Third prize - £100.
A certificate and permanent photographic memento for each Award winner will also be presented.
In addition the Dartmoor Preservation Association, which is kindly associated with the Award, offers a special recognition of outstanding conservation work carried out by young people. This section of the Award comprises a shield, to be retained for two years, and a cash prize.
The closing date for entries is 16 January 2009 and prizewinners will be notified of the results in February 2009.
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