Volunteer Awards 2025
Read about some of the volunteers and trustees that received awards this year for their outstanding contributions.

Francesca Hughes
Nominated for her important contribution to the development of, and ongoing engagement with, CPRE Northamptonshire’s social media presence and website.

Natalie Bosher
Nominated for helping to protect the Hertfordshire countryside through her dedication in the essential screening of planning applications and initial research on potentially harmful development proposals.

Adam Hopwood
Nominated for his ongoing commitment and support as a Trustee as well as leading CPRE Hertfordshire’s IT transformation and helping to update their self-guided walks.

Alex Hills
Nominated in recognition of his unending support and enthusiasm for protecting the Kent countryside.

Alison Gajdus
Nominated for her unwavering dedication, professionalism, and heartfelt passion for Northumberland’s landscapes and wildlife.

Andrea Watwood
Nominated for her contribution in protecting the Derbyshire countryside from inappropriate developments through thorough reviews of planning applications and making appropriate comments and observations.

Davina Malcolm
Nominated for helping to protect the Hertfordshire countryside through her dedication in the essential screening of weekly planning applications and other planning research and projects.

Ian Ashman
Nominated in recognition of his commitment and support of CPRE London to professionalise the governance and management of the charity.

Jacquie Baker and Toyin Ismail
Nominated in recognition of all they have done to improve and professionalise all HR-related matters at CPRE London.

Kruna Vukmirovic
Nominated for her continuing dedication and support as a Trustee of CPRE Hertfordshire, as well as regularly representing the charity at external events and creating engaging nature and wildlife media content.

Steve Baker
Nominated for his outstanding voluntary service with CPRE Hertfordshire over the past six years, including extensive work on Local Plans and providing invaluable advice on Green Belt policy and other planning matters.

Yolande Watson
Nominated in recognition of her exceptional service to Dark Skies in Herefordshire.

Mike Mavin
Nominated for helping to protect the Hertfordshire countryside through his dedication in the essential screening of weekly planning applications and support with transport-related issues.
Marilyn Rawson Ekblom
Nominated in recognition of her exceptional service to CPRE Sussex’s communications and public face.