The Pete Guest Award

This award is given in memory of Pete Guest who was an inspirational figure in the bat conservation movement for more than 20 years. Each year, the bat world is invited to nominate individuals who have made an outstanding practical contribution to bat conservation.

The criteria for the award include: dedication, innovation, enthusiasm and inspiration in making a difference, both to bats and to people, helping make BCT's vision become a reality.

Nominations for the 2025 Pete Guest Award are now being accepted.

If you would like to nominate a fellow bat worker for the 2025 award, please email their name, bat group/organisation, email address, and importantly a statement of support (see note below) to batgroups@bats.org.uk. Please also include your name and bat group in the email.

Please note: Nominations cannot be accepted without a statement of at least 250 words on why you think the person deserves the award (relating back to the criteria stated above). Previous year’s statements of support can be seen here as examples.

Deadline for nominations: 9am on Monday 16 June 2025

A list of nominees and supporting statements will be circulated to all bat group, shared via social media and the BCT website by 27 June 2025. Voting will be done through an online form and limited to one vote per person.

Voting will close at 9am on Monday 18 August 2025.

The award winner will be announced at the National Bat Conference, 5-7 September 2025. The award winner will also be invited to give their acceptance speech again at the Bat Workers Forum, date TBC.

If you have any questions about the Pete Guest Award please don’t hesitate to get in touch by emailing the Bat Groups Officer, Abby Packham.