Megan McCubbin on judging Animal Award

Zoologist Megan McCubbin is judging the Animal category in the BBC Radio Solent Make a Difference Awards for 2026.

The Animal Award will be awarded to either a remarkable animal that improves people’s lives, or an individual or group of people who improve the welfare of animals.

BBC Radio Solent's Steve Harris has been chatting to Megan about judging the Animal Award.

Nominations close at 5pm on 31st March 2026.

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