David Streeter MBE was a founder member of the Sussex Wildlife Trust when it was established in 1961 and was centrally involved as a trustee in guiding its work, including serving as its President from 2004 to 2017. As an academic ecologist at the University of Sussex, he has spent much of his career encouraging an interest in natural history amongst young people.

We are seeking nominations for the 2024 David Streeter Wildlife Champions Award for young people (aged 16-25 years old) who have taken meaningful action for wildlife and the environment in Sussex.

We are accepting self-nominations for this award.

Meaningful action for wildlife could be, but is not limited to:

• Volunteering with a local wildlife charity.
• Participating in community groups that improve the natural world e.g. a community wildlife garden, Youth Rangers.
• Raising awareness of environmental issues e.g. through social media platforms.
• Taking part in citizen science e.g. recording species through ID apps such as iRecord.
• Studying natural history either through college/university, or independently.
• Actively taking part in nature-based events with a local wildlife charity.

David Streeter Wildlife Champions Award Prize

The winner will receive £250 in cash, or the equivalent value in a weekend Field Studies Council course. PLUS a free place on a Sussex Wildlife Trust course worth £47. 

To apply

1. Obtain consent from the nominee prior to nominating them
2. Obtain parental consent if the nominee is under-18
3. Write a 300-word statement OR record a 1-2-minute video detailing why the nominee should be considered for the award
4. Complete this nomination Form

Applications for nominees will open on the 1 September 2024

Nominate here

Apply today

Terms and conditions of entry

We particularly welcome nominations from people who have an ethnically or geographically diverse background, who are non-graduates and/or are living in economically deprived areas.

Anyone is eligible to submit nominations but you should ask the nominee’s permission first. Self-nominations are permitted but arrangement should be made for a supporting statement to be submitted separately by an independent referee. If you wish to nominate more than one person, please use a separate form for each nominee.

1. Nominees must be aged between 16 and 25 on 1 September 2024

2. Nominees must have a Sussex address

3. Nominators should obtain consent from the nominee prior to submitting an application

4. Nominators can nominate multiple people. A separate form must be used for each nominee

5. Nominations open on the 1 September 2024 and close on 30 September 2024

6. Nominees must be happy for their name and photo to appear in press and online publicity

7. If the nominee is under-18, parental consent must be given for their name and photo to appear in press and online publicity.

8. If self-nominating, the nominee must provide the details of two referees who can be contacted to support their application.

9. Self-nominees and nominators must submit a 300-word statement or a 1-2-minute video detailing why the nominee should be considered for this award.

10. The winner will receive £250 in cash, or the equivalent value in a weekend Field Studies Council course, plus a free place on a Sussex Wildlife Trust course worth up to £50.

11. The winner will be invited to receive their award at the Sussex Wildlife Trust AGM in November 2024.

12. This competition is not open to Sussex Wildlife Trust staff. Volunteers of the Trust are welcome to apply.

For more information, please email [email protected]