The awards were presented by Dr. Paul Leinster CBE, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency. He was welcomed by Neil Sinden, Director of Policy at CPRE National Office.

CPRE Bedfordshire’s Chairman Geoff Lambert said: 

"We are absolutely delighted at the response we received to our first major awards scheme, which celebrates the 21st year of CPRE's efforts to preserve and enhance the environment and heritage of this beautiful county. All of the diverse projects we have recognised with awards are characterised by the dedication and expertise of those who have undertaken them and we applaud their efforts. Bedfordshire seems to be perennially under threat from various forms of development and it is good to be able to draw attention to some exemplary work which is helping to preserve the rural nature of the county for future generations".

The winners of our 2008 awards are:

LANDSCAPE

Walled Garden, Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton : CPRE Mark

Castle Close Wildlife and Heritage Site, Sharnbrook : CPRE Mark

VERNACULAR BUILDINGS

 Summerhill Farm Shop, Cardington : CPRE Mark

HISTORIC BUILDINGS

Moggerhanger House and Park : CPRE Mark

Luton Hoo : CPRE Mark

NEW BUILDINGS

Long Barn Studio, Maulden : CPRE Mark