In every part of our National Landscape there are amazing things happening that make a huge difference to local communities and positively impact our outstanding landscape. The Acland Award helps us celebrate these initiatives and give them the public recognition that they deserve.
Since 2013, the Acland Award has been presented annually by the East Devon National Landscape Partnership as a mark of excellence; recognising the best of environmental, economic and community-focused activity taking place within our Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE
With a new theme each year, the award highlights the range and diversity of local efforts and publicly celebrates the dedication, innovation and passion of outstanding individuals, projects and East Devon enterprise.
Our Acland Award winners
2023 – Mike Green – National Landscape Ambassador Â
2022- Axminster Community Shed
2019 – East Budleigh Village Green
2018 –Â Axe Vale and District Conservation SocietyÂ
2017 –Â Woodbury Community Orchard
2016 –Â Trill Farm
2015 –Â Lower Bruckland Farm Nature Reserve
2014 –Â Deer Park Hotel
2013 –Â Highfield Farm
Acland Gallery
Axewoods Cooperative
Sustainable community project
Tale Valley Trust
Himalayan Balsam clearance
Beer village heritage
Sustainable communities
Seaton Marshes
Habitat conservation project
Doug Cullen
Wildlife voluntary work
Exmouth Art Club
Community, culture & environment project
Millwater School
A bat friendly initiative
Sidmouth Community Hub
Working the Sea heritage project
Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG)
Community sensory & wildlife garden
Trill Farm
Organic farm, education and sustainable business community
Woodbury Community Orchard
Community project
More to Explore
Our National Landscape Projects
We lead, partner and support projects that focus on a wide range of themes, including landscape and heritage, environmental quality and climate, biodiversity, recreation and tourism.
Outdoors & Active
Whether you prefer walking, cycling, running or playing, everyone feels happier and healthier when they spend time in nature being more active.
East Devon Way
Discover the hidden gems of East Devon and explore this much loved walking route that links 40 miles of public footpaths, trails and bridleways.