God created the earth. Often the way we treat creation leads to the harm of both of it, and those living on it. We need to treat the earth with respect.

Nomination Tips:  Do you know a young person who’s led a conservation project? Maybe they’ve convinced the headteacher to install solar panels or initiated recycling at the Parish Centre. Perhaps you know a young person who is bucking the smartphone trend to lessen the burden on mineral extraction, or leading an awareness campaign around Climate Change. 

The Barbara Ward caring for the environment Award saw the biggest increase in nominations since the last awards in 2017. Our 2019 Recipients included; St John Bosco College Young Gardeners from Battersea who established a gardening club on an old football pitch at the back of school; Annalia Rathoor, from Blessed Robert Widermerpool Catholic Academy in Nottingham, who lead campaigns on litter picking, plastic-bans and animal-safety campaigns, and through this, has helped her school renew its Green Flag Award; and Tom Allan from St Mary’s School, Menston, who established a Global Warriors Group and who now sits on the Diocesan Leeds Justice and Peace Commission. Read and be inspired by their stories below.

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Deadline extended to the 15th May 2022 by 8pm