The 2023 Landcare Awards, which aim to recognise the outstanding contributions made by individuals, groups and organisations involved in landcare, are now open for nominations.
For more than 30 years the distinguished Landcare Awards program has honoured the unwavering dedication and efforts made by individuals and groups from rural and urban communities. Landcare is a grassroots movement with over 6000 groups, including more than 10 in the Melton and Moorabool area, that deliver a range of positive environmental and community outcomes.
Landcare Australia chief executive Dr Shane Norrish said landcare represents the strength of people from all walks of life working together for a common purpose — to protect and manage our vital agricultural lands and natural environment.
“The 2023 State and Territory Landcare Awards shine a light on Landcare’s greatest asset – the diverse range of people involved in landcare activities responding to local issues,” he said.
“Whether it’s their dedication to preserving the natural landscape, their commitment to their communities, or their leadership in the agricultural sector, these accomplishments remind us that the spirit of hands-on environmental stewardship that underpins the landcare movement is stronger than ever before.”
Categories include Australian Government Climate Innovation Award, Australian Government Sustainable Agriculture Landcare Award, Australian Government Individual Landcarer Award, Australian Government Community Partnerships Landcare Award, Coastcare Award, First Nations Landcare Collaboration Award, Women in Landcare Award, NextGen Landcare Award and Woolworths Junior Landcare Award.
Nominations can be made online.
Details: landcareaustralia.org.au/landcare-awards-2023
