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Presented by Philippa Forrester and Ian McAllister, Network Rail's Chairman to Willie Mitchell (Safety and Service Manager) and Katerina Robinson (Group Head of Environment). The panel of judges created this award for FirstGroup as a way of recognising the company's continued contribution and commitment to both environmental and corporate responsibility issues. FirstGroup has embedded strong environmental practices throughout its operations, which have shown significant dividends

Presented the Depot Manager, Barry Evans by Philippa Forrester and Dr Sally Uren, Forum for the Future. The Neville Hill Depot team from Main Train impressed the judges with the way it embraced the implementation of an environmental management system. The team has developed its own processes to minimise the impact of noise and fumes on the local community as well as developing recycling facilities on site.

Presented by Philippa Forrester and Yvonne Constance, a Network Rail non-Executive Director. Awarded to Craig O’Brien of May Gurney, who consistently performs over and above the remit of his job, working with a wide variety of groups to achieve solutions that preserve and improve the environment

Presented by Philippa Forrester and John Armitt, Network Rail's Chief Executive. Won by Merseytravel for Liverpool South Parkway station, where £32m has been invested in building an environmentally friendly and sustainable station that will benefit the local and wider community long into the future.

Presented to David Haynes, Head of Security for Southern Railway by Philippa Forrester and Paul Plummer, Network Rail's Director, Planning and Regulation. Southern Railway took the award for its Crime and Disorder Reduction Task Force. The team provided a more visible presence on Southern trains and at certain stations. This proactive approach in tackling anti-social behaviour resulted in passengers feeling safer when using trains

Presented to Mark Waind, Managing Director of Trackwork by Philippa Forrester and Chris Grayling, Shadow Transport Secretary. Trackwork Ltd won the award with its sustainable and environmentally friendly solution for the disposal of railway sleepers

Presented by Philippa Forrester and Iain Coucher, Network Rail's Deputy Chief Executive. John Stiles, Communications Manager, Birse Rail accepted the award on behalf of the company for Underbridge 39 at Sutton Park and the plan to preserve the habitat for flora and fauna.

An example of amount of rubbish dumped on railway land. Location: behind a disused pub, Surbiton, Surrey. Photo taken June 2006