Nominations are now open for the 2019 State and Territory Landcare Awards

2019 STATE & TERRITORY LANDCARE AWARDS - NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

Landcare Australia is inviting nominations for the 2019 State & Territory Landcare Awards that recognise individuals and groups across the country for their outstanding contribution to preserving the unique Australian landscape.

In 2019, Landcare celebrates its 30-year national anniversary. And over the last three decades, Landcare has played a leading role in changing Australia’s approach to sustainable agricultural practices, environmental protection, conservation of land and waterways, coastlines and biodiversity.

The Landcare Awards are an opportunity to recognise and celebrate Landcare champions from rural and urban communities motivated by a shared vision to restore and protect the environment in their local community.

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AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT INDIVIDUAL LANDCARER AWARD

The Australian Government Individual Landcarer Award acknowledges the significant contribution made by an individual volunteer who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to landcare. There are many people who, through their actions, have had a positive impact on improving land management practices through practical on-ground activities, and/or by creating awareness of landcare in their local community.

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIPS FOR LANDCARE AWARD

The Australian Government Partnerships for Landcare Award acknowledges a partnership of individuals, groups, or organisations that demonstrated leadership and achievement in landcare related activities as a result of the partnership. Nominations are open to partnerships that include National Resource Management regional organisations, research organisations, local government, landcare and environmental groups, farmer groups, schools and youth groups.

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT LANDCARE FARMING AWARD

The Australian Government Landcare Farming Award acknowledges an individual, group or organisation that has demonstrated excellence and leadership in implementing integrated land management practices on a farm property, or properties, that protect soils, water and vegetation.

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT INNOVATION IN AGRICULTURE LAND
MANAGEMENT AWARD

The Australian Government Innovation in Agriculture Land Management Award acknowledges a primary producer or enterprise for their leadership in the discovery and/or application of innovative farming practices. It also recognises practices that deliver improved natural resource management and farm productivity outcomes. Nominations are open to research groups, agricultural co-operatives, industry associations, suppliers or individual primary producers.

VIRGIN COASTCARE AWARD

The Virgin Coastcare Award acknowledges a community group or network that has contributed to the significant improvement of a coastal or marine environment. This may include estuaries, coastal and marine wetlands, river systems and salt marsh ecosystems. The Coastcare activities may include sand dunes restoration, the protection of threatened species, removing invasive species that are imposing on native flora, plastics and waste removal, education and volunteer engagement, and mitigating urban impact on marine environments like storm water pollution or the control of access to sensitive and vulnerable areas.

AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITY MEDIA LANDCARE COMMUNITY GROUP AWARD

The Australian Cummunity Media Landcare Community Group Award acknowledges an outstanding community group that is working towards sustainable land use and/or is undertaking on-ground action to protect, enhance or restore an area on behalf of the community.

WOOLWORTHS JUNIOR LANDCARE AWARD

The Junior Landcare Team Award acknowledges a school, youth organisation or young community landcare team that contributes to raising awareness, sharing knowledge and promoting participation of landcare amongst young people. The award recognises Junior Landcare teams who implement landcare practices within the local community. Open to young people aged 18 or under, eligible groups include primary schools, secondary schools, Scouts, Girl Guides and youth groups.

INDIGENOUS LAND MANAGEMENT AWARD

The Indigenous Land Management Award acknowledges an outstanding Indigenous community group or individual that is working towards improving land use and/or enhancing or protecting an area on behalf of the community.

AUSTCOVER YOUNG LANDCARE LEADERSHIP AWARD

The Young Landcare Leadership Award acknowledges an individual or group between the ages of 15 - 35 years who promote excellence in landcare through on-ground projects and/or awareness raising activities. The award is open to landcare champions who can demonstrate their capacity to lead and encourage the wider community to engage and participate in managing the environment and natural resources in their local area.

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