Presented to an individual, business or organisation promoting the forestry and wood sector through personal engagement, campaigning, or communication.
This award is sponsored by Scottish Woodlands Ltd.
Director, Bronwin & Abbey Ltd
Andrew has taken the lead to promote the sector and professionalism in forestry on YouTube with his ‘Friendly Neighbourhood Forester’ series of videos. Drawing in hundreds of viewers, he has broken down simple and complex forestry concepts for audiences outside the sector. Andrew is a frequent speaker at industry and adjacent events, credited with tireless effort to champion high professional standards and safeguard the reputation of foresters.
Head of Forest Planning, Forestry England
Dr Eleanor Tew is a respected leader in UK forestry with a deep commitment to science, sustainability, and public engagement. She has been the driving force behind Forestry England’s Forest Resilience Strategy and fronted a coordinated communications effort that secured sector-wide visibility. Her ability to translate complex science into compelling public narrative has significantly raised awareness of resilience within the sector and beyond.
The Trees to Timber campaign translated complex technical information into clear, credible messages, aimed at raising awareness of the importance of UK grown timber. Through tailored content and stakeholder engagement, the campaign reinforced the importance of timber as a contributor to both the economy and environment, encouraging landowners to develop new commercial enterprises, highlighting innovation in the sector, and repositioning modern forestry.
In an industry first, BSW Timber, James Jones & Sons and Glennon Brothers have joined forces in a landmark collaboration to promote the use of domestically grown and manufactured timber. The initiative has launched a unified umbrella brand, Trust UK C16 Timber, under which a high-profile industry campaign has been initiated to reshape perceptions and raise awareness around four pillars reflecting the journey from tree to timber: Grow, Manufacture, Specify, and Build.
