Insurance Corporation have marked a major milestone in environmental stewardship with the 35th annual Bailiwick Conservation Awards.
The awards honour individuals, community groups, and young people working to protect and enhance the islands’ natural environment.
Hosted at Les Cotils, this year’s awards were presented by Madam Deputy Bailiff Jessica Roland, who praised the importance of local conservation and the spirit of community engagement it represents.
“I am delighted once again to present the Insurance Corporation Conservation Awards,” said Deputy Bailiff Roland. “The 80th anniversary of Liberation Day this year reminded us all how lucky we are to live in a Bailiwick like ours with its outstanding natural beauty. Yet too many of us take it for granted. The finalists today show that we can have an impact for the better.”
Best Conservation Project was awarded to the La Société Sercquaise Seabird Monitoring Project. This standout initiative uses drone technology to monitor the growing guillemot colonies around Sark. Not only does it provide vital data on a key indicator species for ocean health, but it also actively involves the local community through education, tourism, and citizen science – demonstrating how innovation and grassroots engagement can deliver lasting environmental benefits.
Michelle Steele, HR & PR Executive at Insurance Corporation and Chair of the judging panel, commented: “We’re proud to support the Seabird Monitoring Project and thrilled to see guillemot numbers rising around Sark. It’s fantastic to see Sark to win the Best Conservation Project Award – joining Guernsey, Alderney and Herm in receiving this top honour.”
