Bees’ Needs Champion Awards
Updated 19 January 2026
Applies to England
© Crown copyright 2026
This publication is licensed under the terms of the Open Government Licence v3.0 except where otherwise stated. To view this licence, visit nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3 or write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gov.uk.
Where we have identified any third party copyright information you will need to obtain permission from the copyright holders concerned.
This publication is available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/bees-needs/bees-needs-champion-awards-2023-to-2024
Each year Defra, partnered with the Nature Friendly Farming Network, organises the Bees’ Needs Champions Awards. These awards recognise and celebrate examples of exceptional initiatives undertaken to support pollinators by:
- local authorities
- community groups
- farmers
- businesses
- individuals
Examples of great work might be creating a wildflower patch, educating the local community about pollinators or taking special measures on your farm.
Award categories
There are 2 award categories. You can enter under either:
- communities
- farming
The communities category includes:
- local authorities
- schools
- community groups
- individuals
Application form
Applications for our 2026 champions are now open.
You can download a Bees Needs’ Champion Awards 2026 application form.
Information on how we will score your application is included on the form.
Closing date for entries
Entries close on Sunday 17 May 2026.
Privacy notice
Find out how Defra will use your personal information when you submit a nomination for a Bees’ Needs Champion Award.