The 2011 Premier’s NRM Awards and SA Landcare Awards recognise the South Australian volunteers who generously donate their time, knowledge, resources and expertise to conserve and improve the State’s natural resources. These countless volunteer hours benefit all South Australians, enhancing and enriching our community.
The 2011 ceremony was held on Wednesday 26 October at The Observatory in Hackney. The evening’s Master of Ceremony was Leigh Radford, National Rural Manager of the Australian Broadcasting Commission. Leigh informed and entertained the audience while introducing the winners on the night.
Special guests and speakers who helped make the evening such a great success included:
- Hon Paul Caica MP, Minister of Environment and Conservation
- Andrew Inglis, Presiding Member, NRM Council
- Heather Campbell, CEO Landcare Australia Ltd
These awards provide an excellent opportunity to congratulate and applaud the commitment of volunteers and recognise their achievements in protecting the State’s natural resources.
Award categories are:
2011 Premier's Natural Resources Management Award winners:
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Big Picture: Conservation Volunteers – Brookfield Conservation Park
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Community Engagement: Tennyson Dunes Group
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Integrated Project: Katfish Reach Steering Committee
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Rising Stars (female): Rebecca May
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Rising Stars (male): Jack Sciffer
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Service to Natural Resources Management: Vince Monterola
2011 South Australia Landcare Award winners:
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Australian Government Individual Landcarer Award: Kathie Stove
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Australian Government Innovation in Sustainable Farm Practice: Emie Borthwick
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Australian Government Local Landcare Facilitator/Coordinator: Kim Thompson
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Be Natural Young Landcare Leader Award: Jenny Stanton
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Australian Government Coastcare Award: Hindmarsh Island Landcare Group Incorporated
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Leighton Holdings Indigenous Award: Karpinyeri Incorporated Association - Muriel Van Der Byl AM
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Local Government Landcare Partnership Award: The Barossa Council/Adelaide Hills
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Council – Upper Torrens Management Project
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Toshiba Community Group Award: Hindmarsh Island Landcare Group Incorporated
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Urban Landcare Award: Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management
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Board – Coastal Gardens Planting Guide
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Westpac Education Award: Waikerie Primary School Youth Environment Team