Waste Recycling Environmental (WREN) WREN is pleased to be able to sponsor the Lincolnshire Environmental Awards competition because we wish to support any activity and initiative that is aimed at improving the quality of life and environment for the local community. WREN is the UK's largest Environmental Body and has funded over 3000 community projects across much of the UK with over £50 million since 1998. WREN distributes Landfill Tax credits to community and environmental projects within ten miles of landfill sites owned by Waste Recycling Group Ltd. WREN operates over most of the county of Lincolnshire. Projects applying for grants from WREN are assessed by an individual panel of locally based experts for their suitability, sustainability and community benefit. For more information on how to apply for grants see our website at www.wren.org.uk or telephone our Head Office on 01953 717165. -- close --

Anglian Water Anglian Water is pleased to support the Best Business Award. Anglian Water knows high quality water starts with a healthy environment and that our dry, low-lying region is vulnerable to the effects of climate change. That's why commitments to drive down the carbon released by Anglian Water's operations are at the heart of the new Love Every Drop manifesto, which will guide the way they do business in the future. -- close --

Brown & Co Brown & Co is pleased to support the Best Farm/Rural Enterprise Award. Brown & Co - Property and Business Consultants LLP - is one of the region's leading sources of expertise for all enquiries relating to agricultural or commercial property and farm business consultancy, operating throughout the Eastern Counties and overseas. The partners and staff alike are committed to providing the highest possible standards of proactive and effective advice, delivering solutions in a rapidly changing market place. -- close --

Centrica Energy Centrica Energy is pleased to support the Young Environmentalist Award. Centrica is Britain's leading energy supplier, better known through its British Gas, Scottish Gas and Nwy Prydain brands. With key interests in upstream gas and power assets it has also played a significant role in supporting the development of renewable generation. Centrica's primary focus has been on the development of offshore wind farms, building on a larger scale and taking advantage of the significant wind resource around Britain's coastline. Since its early involvement, Centrica has built a skilled and experienced renewables team and established itself as one of the world's leading offshore wind developers. Centrica believes the development of renewables is crucial, reducing carbon emissions and improving security of supply as Britain becomes increasingly dependent on imported gas. For more information please go to: www.centrica.com/renewables -- close --