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The Richard Lloyd Countryside Champion Award
Celebrating an outstanding individual in Gloucestershire
The Richard Lloyd Countryside Champion Award celebrates an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to protecting, enhancing or championing Gloucestershire’s countryside.
Created in memory of our much‑loved late Vice Chair, Richard Lloyd MBE, this award honours someone who shares Richard’s deep passion for the environment and his lifelong commitment to safeguarding Gloucestershire’s countryside for future generations.
Photo: Joan Hill’s Farm by Richard Lloyd MBE
About the Award
The Richard Lloyd Countryside Champion Award celebrates an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to protecting, enhancing, or championing Gloucestershire’s countryside.
We warmly invite nominations for individuals who:
- demonstrate a strong commitment to caring for the countryside
- bring people together to support and improve our natural environment
- show advocacy, dedication, and impact through their work or volunteering
- reflect the collaborative and generous spirit that Richard championed
If you know someone whose dedication, leadership, or enthusiasm has made a real difference to Gloucestershire’s countryside, we would love to hear about them.
The winner will receive a £75 cash prize and a commemorative plaque, which will be presented at our Awards Ceremony at the wonderful Elmore Court in November.
Read our Award Terms & Conditions.
⭐ How to nominate a countryside champion ⭐
Nominations are now open for our 2026 Award!
Nominations are welcome from organisations, community groups, and individuals, and nominees can be of any age. CPRE membership is not required from the nominator or for the person you are nominating.
To make a nomination, please complete our online form by clicking the button below:
Nominate a countryside championDeadline for 2026 nominations: 9am on Monday 14th September
Richard Lloyd MBE, a countryside champion
Richard devoted decades of service to CPRE, both in Gloucestershire and nationally. As Vice Chair of CPRE Gloucestershire, he played an important role in shaping our work and championing the protection of the countryside.
Alongside this, he built a distinguished career in environmental policy, including roles at the Countryside Commission and on the Cotswolds AONB Board, and was widely respected for his expertise and collaborative approach.
He also founded our CPRE Gloucestershire Awards Scheme, recognising over 100 outstanding projects — making this award a fitting tribute to his lasting legacy.
Looking to nominate and outstanding project?
Our established project awards have recognised over 100 inspiring environmental and community initiatives in Gloucestershire since launching in 2007.
Discover more about our project awards and submit your nomination today by clicking the button below…
