Each year, the Robert Erith National Landscape Award is presented to an individual, organisation or community group that has made an outstanding contribution to the Dedham Vale National Landscape.

As well as recognising the amazing work that takes place across the National Landscape by so many unsung heroes, the award also aims to inspire others to get involved and protect our outstanding landscape, wildlife, heritage and culture that make the area so special.

The award is named after Robert Erith BEM TD DL, the former Chairman of the Dedham Vale National Landscape and Stour Valley Partnership, a lifelong advocate for the special landscape. 

Anyone can make a nomination online, with all nominees then being put forward for consideration by the judging panel, although only those nominees whose achievements and actions have taken place within the Dedham Vale National Landscape boundary will be considered.

Nominations for the 2025 award are open until 31st May 2025 and the winner will be announced in the summer. You can find out more and nominate at dedhamvale-NL.org.uk/awards.