A valued client of Inventive Marketing Solutions, South West Lakes Trust, the regions largest combined environmental and recreational charity based in Launceston, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and now has a further cause to celebrate having been granted the Queen's Award, placing it among the most successful organisations in the UK.
The Trustees and employees of the Trust celebrated the presentation with Friends of the Trust and supporters including Kevin Lavery Chief Executive of Cornwall Council, Sam Robinson Vice Chair of Torridge District Council, Chancellor Hockeridge Mayor of West Devon, Paul and Rosemary O'Brien Mayor and Mayoress of Launceston.
Lady Mary said "It had been a wonderful achievement and she was delighted to be able to present a Queens Award for Enterprise in the Sustainable Development category for first time in Cornwall. This is the highest award that the Queen can be bestow on a company."
Mr Cairns Boston Chairman of South West Lakes Trust emphasised that "It is an award for all the staff and this huge achievement couldn't be achieved without the hard work of the staff and the support from our partners."
Evelyn Stacey, director of South West Lakes Trust said ‘We are thrilled with The Queen's award for enterprise recognising our continuous effort in conservation and sustainable recreation.'
The selection panel recognised the work that has been achieved by the charity's employees, volunteers and partners delivering recreation and conservation for everyone to enjoy.

The citation said today:
South West Lakes Trust receives the Award on the basis of its continued success in sustainably integrating leisure and conservation initiatives across the range of sites it manages. In addition to its commendable operational performance, the organisation has impressed with its strong governance demonstrating that sustainability is indeed central to its activity. The Trust is applauded for its continuing efforts to innovate and expand the benefit derived from sustainable management of often environmentally vulnerable sites. In addition to its commendable environmental stewardship, the Trust convincingly demonstrates best practice in social sustainability through a variety of educational and charitable initiatives. It has also striven to broaden understanding and awareness of sustainable behaviour and choices amongst the wider community, through impressive, proactive, engagement with its diverse stakeholder base.

Congratulations to all at the Trust!