The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced the full list of winners of the 2021 'Bees' Needs Champions Awards.

The Bees' Needs Awards recognise and celebrate examples of exemplary initiatives undertaken by local authorities, community groups, farmers and businesses to support pollinators.

They are run by Defra in partnership with the Green Flag Awards, CFE and the Nature Friendly Farming Network.  

2021 winner

Winners with a special mention in the farming category:

Winners in the farming category:

Winners in the local communities category:

Applications for the Bees’ Needs Champions Awards 2022 will open during Bees’ Needs Week in summer 2022.