Ambassadors
As an Ambassador for the UK Landscape Award you will be asked to do the following:
- Receive training via a tool kit and support to enable you to perform this role.
- Spend time over a period of six months informing people about the UK Landscape Award and the European Landscape Convention by finding and contacting potential entrants.
- Helping to organise events linked to the promotion and judging of the Award.
What qualities will an Ambassador have?
- Ability to learn about the European Landscape Convention and communicate it to others
- Enthusiasm for promoting landscape
- Confidence to approach existing contacts or affiliates and organise on behalf of the campaign
- Some dedicated time – when you put yourself forward as an ambassador you are confirming your commitment to promoting the Award to potential entrants.
You will be given the following:
- Training on the ELC and the UK Landscape Award 2010 – including information on whom you should approach and how to approach them
- Training on how to be an effective Ambassador for the Award
- A toolkit to support you in your discussions with potential candidates and jurors
- Contact details of other Ambassadors and the Landscape Institute Branch in your area
- Ongoing support from the Landscape Institute
What are the benefits of being an Ambassador?
- An opportunity to be involved with one of the most prestigious Awards schemes for landscape in the UK
- A great chance to meet with allied organisations and bodies.
- If you are a Landscape Institute member, all time as an Ambassador is recognised for CPD purposes.
Recommend an entrant
If the ambassador role is not for you but you think you know of a potential entrant or winner, please contact Sabina Mohideen at SabinaM@landscapeinstitute.org and pass on your knowledge.