GREEN winners in the Grimewatch challenge were rewarded with a variety of prizes.

All winners received an attractive engraved crystal trophy and cash in some categories.

All runners-up were presented with framed certificates.

Alan Quinton, the Grimebuster of the Year scooped a £100 cash prize courtesy of Lancashire Waste Services.

And the same went to Burnley Youth Green Action group who were named the Junior Grimebusters of the Year.

The school prizes were sponsored by Lancashire County Council.

Best Nursery School Project went to Accrington Road Nursery, Burnley where youngsters have been recycling everything from paper and cans to old shoes.

Best Primary School Project was awarded to Holy Trinity CE School in Darwen for a massive environmental scheme involving tree planting, creating an outdoor classroom and drawing up a 20-year green plan.

Best Secondary School Project was won by Our Lady and St John RC High School in Blackburn. Staff and pupils have been carrying out green improvements on their grounds for several years and have planted over 8,000 trees. They also won the prize for best overall school project.

Best Community Project, sponsored by British Aerospace, was scooped by the Loamy Wood scheme in Lomeshaye Village, near Nelson. Village residents have worked together on a successful scheme which has involved recreating lost wildlife habitats and creating a pond. This resulted in the area being given conservation status.

Best Business Project went to the Green Group at Wolstenholme International, Lower Darwen. With financial backing by the company members have created a wildlife trail, pond and various garden areas around the site. They also support several community and school projects.

Best Heritage Project, sponsored by Blackburn Shopping Centre, was won by Nelson Football Club.

New chairman Ken Broom sponsored a massive clean-up operation giving a new 'green' look to the club.

Best Local Authority Prize went to Pendle Borough Council for their regeneration of Colne town centre. Work has been carried out in keeping with the town's history as well as making it safer for pedestrians and drivers.

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