British Airways

We are grateful for the continuing support of British Airways who this year have given us six flights for our finalists and judging visits as part of their Communities and Conservation Programme.

CREATE

We are grateful for the continuing support from the Centre for Research, Education and Training in Energy, for helping with our schools award and online Schools resource.

The Geographical Association

Thank you to The Geographical Association who have provided continuing support in promoting our online Schools Resource.

GVEP International

GVEP International is working alongside the Ashden Awards to provide business development support to international winners, and we are very grateful for this.

Imperial College, London

Thank you to Imperial College, London for again collaborating with the Ashden Awards to hold the annual Ashden Awards/Imperial College seminar during the week of the Awards ceremony.

National Energy Foundation (NEF)

We are grateful to NEF for their support in writing the case studies of our international winners.

David Fulford

David Fulford was a lecturer at the University of Reading, teaching on the MSc course in Renewable Energy. In 2007, he set up his own consulting business, Kingdom Bioenergy Ltd, with links to experts in Nepal, Tanzania and South India, with the aim of developing and selling biogas technology.

David Irwin

Partner, Irwin Grayson Associates

David Irwin holds an Honours Degree in Engineering Science and Management and an MBA. He is a social entrepreneur and a consultant in enterprise and economic development. He is non-executive Chairman of Cobweb Information Ltd and a director of the Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship. He is also a member of the Investment Committee and non-executive member of the board for Oxfam's Enterprise Development Programme. He was awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion in 2009. David also sits on the UK Ashden Awards judging panel.

Peter Capener

Independent Energy Consultant

Peter Capener has an MSc in Energy Resource, and has worked in the sustainable energy field for over 20 years, including seven years as Chief Executive of the Centre for Sustainable Energy. Since 2002 Peter has worked as an independent sustainable energy consultant on a range of projects for various private, public and voluntary sector clients. Peter also sits on the UK Ashden Awards judging panel.

Martin Wright

Martin sits on both judging panels and has made many international assessment visits over the last few years. He is Editor-in-Chief of Green Futures magazine and contributes articles and photographs on environmental issues to a range of publications in the UK and beyond.