Incredible eight-year-old receives special award for conservation work

The St Philip’s Primary School pupil reached the final of Britain’s Got Talent last June and received a British Citizen Youth Award in October.

He also took home the Primary School pupil of the Year Award in the Warrington Guardian Education Awards last April.

The eight-year-old, who has been hailed as a mini David Attenborough, was invited to take to the stage at the Inspiration Awards held at The Village Hotel before the honours were given out and he wowed the audience with his performance.

Aneeshwar gave an empowering speech about earth and conservation (Image: Newsquest)

Aneeshwar has just embarked on an aspirational project inspired by his COP27: Six ways to save our planet on his Youtube channel.

He is hoping his school will ‘go green’ and instal solar panels and he is so committed to the cause that he has launched a crowdfunding page to raise money for the project.

He is hoping to collect £50,000 over the next few months.

Read more about our Inspiration Award winners here.

Deputy editor of the Warrington Guardian said: “When you talk about inspiration, it is hard to think past Aneeshwar and his incredible achievements.

“If just one per cent of his enthusiasm motivates others to follow his lead, the world would be a far better place.

“His love for animals and the natural world is infectious and his work in highlighting the climate change crisis, from appearing on Britain's Got Talent to fronting a Sky documentary, is remarkable for one so young.

“We cannot wait to see what he will do next.”

After being honoured, Aneeshwar said: “I was not expecting to pick up this award and I really enjoyed giving my speech. “Sometimes my rehearsals do not go well, but then you get up in front of the audience and the real thing goes perfectly. “I wanted to inspire the audience like I am inspired when I see nature on my way to school.”

His dad Anil added: “I am really proud of him and really pleased that people are supporting him.”