The National Trust’s search for the UK’s green heroes shines its spotlight on Norfolk this month, as a panel of judges has selected Edgar Hoddy as a finalist in the Octavia Hill Awards.
Edgar, a Broads Authority Ranger based at Whitlingham Country Park and the Yare Valley, was chosen from over 160 nominations for the awards, run in partnership with BBC Countryfile Magazine.
The Awards are named after Octavia Hill, a Victorian social reformer and a founder of the National Trust who set the standard in campaigning for green places, and Edgar’s work with ex-young offenders impressed the judges in the Inspirational Hero category.
Fiona Reynolds, Director General at the National Trust and one of the award judges, said: "These awards show the spirit of Octavia Hill is well and truly alive. I was so impressed by the passion and commitment of the people nominated and it was a really hard decision to come up with the final shortlist.”
Adrian Vernon, Head of Ranger Services at the Broads Authority, said: “Edgar is a larger than life character and the Broads are in his blood. He has the ability to communicate in his soft Norfolk accent in such a way that people listen. He has been particularly successful in dealing with ex-young offenders and other difficult groups. His natural authority, patience and willingness to help the young people is immediately picked up by them and they quickly respond.
“A number of previous pupils have already returned and thanked him for how he helped them gain confidence that has lead to employment and a different path in life.”
The winners will be announced at a special awards ceremony in May, and you can vote for Edgar online here
Edgar, a Broads Authority Ranger based at Whitlingham Country Park and the Yare Valley, was chosen from over 160 nominations for the awards, run in partnership with BBC Countryfile Magazine.
The Awards are named after Octavia Hill, a Victorian social reformer and a founder of the National Trust who set the standard in campaigning for green places, and Edgar’s work with ex-young offenders impressed the judges in the Inspirational Hero category.
Fiona Reynolds, Director General at the National Trust and one of the award judges, said: "These awards show the spirit of Octavia Hill is well and truly alive. I was so impressed by the passion and commitment of the people nominated and it was a really hard decision to come up with the final shortlist.”
Adrian Vernon, Head of Ranger Services at the Broads Authority, said: “Edgar is a larger than life character and the Broads are in his blood. He has the ability to communicate in his soft Norfolk accent in such a way that people listen. He has been particularly successful in dealing with ex-young offenders and other difficult groups. His natural authority, patience and willingness to help the young people is immediately picked up by them and they quickly respond.
“A number of previous pupils have already returned and thanked him for how he helped them gain confidence that has lead to employment and a different path in life.”
The winners will be announced at a special awards ceremony in May, and you can vote for Edgar online here
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