Bernews: BNT Announces 2025 Heritage Awards Winners
The Bermuda National Trust honoured contributions to Bermuda’s natural, cultural, and built heritage at the 2025 BNT Awards at Verdmont Museum.
A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] Awards are an annual celebration of individuals and organisations that have worked to protect and promote Bermuda’s natural and cultural heritage. The 2025 awards were presented on 19 June at BNT’s Verdmont Museum by Minister of Public Works & Environment Jaché Adams and Trust President Mark Orchard.
“The Michael Darling Shield for Heritage Education went to Saltus Grammar School for the Saltus Grove, a nature-based classroom established on the Maycot property within walking distance of the Saltus Cavendish Campus. The Grove provides an immersive educational environment rooted in sustainability, play and inquiry, where students can connect with nature and learn about stewardship.
“The Bermudiana Award for Natural Heritage Impact was awarded to Stuart Smith, for many decades of commitment to Bermuda’s natural heritage. Stuart has been the driving force of the Bermuda Bluebird Society for 26 years, advising on and installing boxes and monitoring Bluebird box trails across the island. He also formerly ran Save Open Spaces, growing thousands of native and endemic plants.