Take action to protect and conserve the Exmoor National Park:

Pinnacle Youth Award

Entries for our 2026 award will open in February. Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date and be notified when the competition opens.

Are you between 18–35 years and living, working, or studying in the greater Exmoor area? Do you have a business or a brilliant idea for a business venture based on Exmoor? Enter the Pinnacle Award today and you could receive up to £7,000 towards your business.

The application process is simple: just fill out the application form below and provide a reference. If you make it through the first stage, we’ll then invite you to attend a friendly interview before we make our final decision.

This award is all about supporting young people to thrive in Exmoor, showing how beautiful landscapes and livelihoods can work together in a National Park. The closing date is midnight on 31st August 2026.

Need help? Contact our office (01398 323335 or info@exmoorsociety.com) and we’ll be happy to guide you every step of the way.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Application forms and information:

Previous Winners:

Keiran Ash

2025 Winner: Keiran Ash

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2024 Winner: Alicia Hockin

Fran Bullard

2024 Winner: Fran Bullard

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2023 Winner: Serena Colwill

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2022 Winner: William Oliver Hill

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2020 Winner: Caroline Westcott

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2019 Winner: William Bolton

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2018 Winner: Camilla Waterer

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2018 Winner: Philip Stephens

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2018 Winner: Polly Goodman

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2017 Winner: Nick Hosegood

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2016 Winner: Tom Lile

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2015 Winner: Matt Sharp

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2014 Winner: Jack Croft

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2013 Winner: Emma Cox & Sally Taylor