We are celebrating the Trust’s 10th anniversary this year and now South West Lakes Trust has a further cause to celebrate having been granted The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the sustainable development category, placing the Trust among the most successful organisations in the UK.

On behalf of Her Majesty the Queen Lady Mary Holborow Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall, Dame Commander of the Royal Victorian Order presented the Queen's Award for Enterprise in the sustainable development category to South West Lakes Trust on 1 July.

The selection panel recognised the work that has been achieved by our employees, volunteers and partners in delivering recreation and conservation for everyone to enjoy.

The Queen's Award office said:
South West Lakes Trust receives the Award on the basis of its continued success in sustainably integrating leisure and conservation initiatives across the range of sites it manages. In addition to its commendable operational performance, the organisation has impressed with its strong governance demonstrating that sustainability is indeed central to its activity. The Trust is applauded for its continuing efforts to innovate and expand the benefit derived from sustainable management of often environmentally vulnerable sites. In addition to its commendable environmental stewardship, the Trust convincingly demonstrates best practice in social sustainability through a variety of educational and charitable initiatives. It has also striven to broaden understanding and awareness of sustainable behaviour and choices amongst the wider community, through impressive, proactive, engagement with its diverse stakeholder base.

Evelyn Stacey, director of South West Lakes Trust said ‘We are thrilled with The Queen's award for enterprise recognising our continuous effort in conservation and sustainable recreation.'