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How does a beach apply for an award?

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How does a beach apply for an award?

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In England the application forms for Blue Flag awards will be available through the website. The Beach Operator submits an application to ENCAMS, together with supporting documents, in late autumn. During the summer season preceding the year in which the award is valid, all existing Blue Flag beaches are assessed by qualified surveyors.ENCAMS forward their recommendations for Blue Flag beaches to the International Jury in April and the results for Blue Flag are announced in mid May.APPLICANT Beaches can be submitted for consideration for an award by the Beach Operator. In most cases this is the Local Authority but it can be a parish council or private organisation.SURVEY Beaches are assessed during the season preceding that in which the awards are given. Therefore, the ENCAMS Office should be notified of any beach wishing to be considered for an award as soon as possible in order that survey schedules can be arranged. Once the ENCAMS Office has been informed, they will contact the Beac