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The Land Trust

Land Trust Annual Awards

A fantastic The Land Trust’s Annual Managing Partner Awards recognise the exceptional
celebration of achievements across the charity’s 80+ parks and green spaces. The Land Trust
team, as well as its managing partners from across the country, came together
achievements for an evening of celebration in June 2023 to celebrate the works delivered
across the across 2022/23.
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As with previous years, it was a fantastic evening and a chance to celebrate the
dedication, hard work and amazing achievements, none of which would be
possible without the on-going commitment of our managing partners and
volunteers.
Alan Carter, Chief Executive, hosted the evening, with awards presented to teams
and individuals who work across Land Trust sites.
The 12 award category winners included:
 Wellesley Woodlands for Most Improved Site of the Year, Whitehaven Harbour
Youth Project for Best Friends/Community Group of the Year, and Marleigh for
Most Inclusive Site of the Year.
 Our Project of the Year category was voted for by our managing partners at the
event, following detailed presentations by the project lead for each of those
shortlisted. With resounding support, Get Cumbria Buzzing was awarded the
title for its outstanding work with bees.
 Ranger of the Year was awarded to Neil McMahon for his hard work and
dedication at our Countess of Chester Country Park site, while overall Site of
the Year was awarded to Hogmoor Inclosure in Hampshire – a site which has
achieved outstanding results and a wide range of charitable outcomes.

Kiveton Community Woodland, In addition to the above, there were a further five categories focusing on the work
Yorkshire delivered to specifically support our charitable aims.

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