The John Mejor Award

The 2004 Award

This award is made every year by the branch, in association with the Devon Conservation Forum, to a 'place, organisation or person making a real contribution to Devon's environment'. The award commemorates John Mejor's twelve years as the first Executive Secretary of the Devon Conservation Forum (from 1971 to 1983) and in 2004 the award was to the Offwell Woodland & Wildlife Trust, near Honiton.

Devon County UNISON has supported the Devon Conservation Forum since its creation, reflecting its members' role in promoting environmental responsibility.

The 2004 presentation was held over to coincide with the visit to the Offwell Woodland & Wildlife Trust of the HRH Princess Royal on 12 Apr 05.

HRH The Princess Royal presents the 2004 John Mejor Award to joint winner John Allen of Noss Mayo for services to his community, while our Branch President, Maureen Elson, looks on. (clicking on the photograph will lead to an enlarged view.)

The joint Devon Conservation Forum and Devon County UNISON display at Offwell. (clicking on the photograph will lead to an enlarged view.)

HRH The Princess Royal with Branch President, Maureen Elson, and Phillip Ward-Green, Chair of the Devon Conservation Forum.

Outside in the Offwell Woodland & Wildlife Trust with HRH and the Branch Vice Chair, Roberto Franceschini looks on.