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Craig Bennett, chief executive of The Wildlife Trusts, awarded OBE in the New Year Honours list 2026

Tuesday 30 December 2025

Craig Bennett, chief executive of The Wildlife Trusts, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours list 2026, in recognition of his outstanding services to the environment – following decades…

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Bog saviour awarded prestigious medal in UK first

Thursday 5 December 2024

Alastair Fitter awarded Cadbury Medal for services to UK nature conservation - 26 years after his father received the same award.

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Sir David Attenborough awarded Rothschild medal in recognition of 60 years of inspiration and indefatigable support given to The Wildlife Trusts

Thursday 22 August 2024

Profound thanks for championing UK nature, say The Wildlife Trusts

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News: Awards

Craig Bennett, chief executive of The Wildlife Trusts, awarded OBE in the New Year Honours list 2026

Bog saviour awarded prestigious medal in UK first

Sir David Attenborough awarded Rothschild medal in recognition of 60 years of inspiration and indefatigable support given to The Wildlife Trusts

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