Pride in Your Place Awards 2012

Every year thousands of people do their bit to improve the quality of the environment across the whole of the county borough.

The Pride in Your Place Awards is an initiative that acknowledges the endeavour, innovation and commitment of those who have helped to make our area cleaner, safer and greener and a better place to live and work.

The award scheme is open to all residents, schools, businesses and community groups within the county borough.

Award categories and winners

Category	Criteria	Winner
Go Wild!	Rewarding wildlife and countryside work that has helped enrich biodiversity.	Ruperra Conservation Trust
Keeping Up Appearances	Rewarding cleanliness and attractiveness of a business premises (shop, business, factory etc.).	The Rock Inn
Best Environmental Business	Reward for innovation and environmental excellence.	Rainbow Enterprise
Recycling in Schools	Rewarding resourcefulness, waste minimisation and recycling activities.	Greenhill Primary
Environmental Education	Rewarding excellence in Eco Project work in our schools and colleges.	St. Martins Comprehensive
Healthy Living	Rewarding activities that promote healthy lifestyles.	Aber Valley Allotments
Sustainable Travel	Rewarding innovation and excellence in transport initiatives.	Deri Primary
Best Community Project	Rewarding activities and events that have improved the well-being, safety and/or quality of the environment in our local communities.	Phillipstown Community Action Group
Best Kept Area	Acknowledging the efforts of a neighbourhood for improving the quality of their local environment.	Oakdale & Penmaen Community Woodland
Youth Environmental Champion	Reward for an outstanding individual (Aged 25 and under) who has contributed to improving the environment and the well-being of the community.	Alun Mountjoy
Environmental Champion	Reward for an outstanding individual (over 25 years) who has contributed to improving the environment and the well-being of the community.	Jess Amos
Pride in your Place Champion 2012	Overall 'Pride in Your Place' champion	Oakdale & Penmaen Community Woodland