Orangefield Primary School, Belfast pupils William Clarke (9) and Annabelle Fallows (8) joined Musgrave Retail Partners NI Marketing Director Christine Grant, left, and President of NIAC Doreen Muskett MBE to remind schools to enter the awards.

Schools across Northern Ireland are being called upon to enter the 2010 SuperValu Best Kept School Awards to earn recognition for their environmental projects.

The organisers of the prestigious environmental awards scheme, the Northern Ireland Amenity Council (NIAC) and sponsor SuperValu, are encouraging local schools to enter the awards by the closing date of Friday March 5.

There are three award categories based on the age group of pupils - Pre-Primary School (3yrs to 5 yrs), Primary School (5yrs to 11 yrs) and Post Primary School (11yrs to 18 yrs). Category winners and runners up will be selected in each of the five Education and Library Board areas, and judges will also choose an overall Best Kept School for Northern Ireland.

The prize money for winning schools is £300 each, with runners up getting £120. The overall wining school receives an additional £200. As well as cash prizes all category winners receive a personalized sign and a perpetual trophy and runners up will be recognised with a certificate.

Entry forms are available from NIAC on 9040 3681 or go to www.niacbestkept.com for more information.