Community awards
Environmental Action in the Community
This award recognises groups that are working collaboratively within their community to enhance Southland’s environment. Judges are looking for enduring or completed projects that have clear aims and successes. Groups, societies, not-for-profit organisations, youth movements and service clubs are all eligible for this category.
Environmental Leadership in Farming
Sponsored by Wynn Williams
This award recognises whole-farm approaches to environmental issues and innovations in farm practices, water management and land management in Southland. Judges are looking for clear leadership/innovation and action that has wins for the environment. All farmers/farms are eligible for this award.
Environmental Action in Biodiversity and Biosecurity
Sponsored by Invercargill Licensing Trust
This award recognises projects/actions that support biodiversity and/or biosecurity in Southland. Judges are looking for projects/actions with a clear aim/s that demonstrate progress. Individuals and groups are eligible for this award.
Environmental Action in Education
Sponsored by Fonterra
This award recognises environmentally-focused projects in education. Judges are looking for projects/action that engage students in environmental learning and empower them to make a difference. This award is specific to schools, kura kaupapa Māori, early childhood centres or tertiary institutions. Whole schools/learning centres, groups or individuals are eligible for this award.
Environmental Action in Water Quality Improvement
Sponsored by Southland Fish & Game
This award recognises individuals, groups, businesses or farms that are taking action to improve water quality within Southland. Judges are looking for action resulting in enduring improvements to water quality that relate to wetlands, estuaries, rivers, streams or lakes. Projects/actions in the early stages of environmental action or established projects and those in either urban or rural settings are eligible for this award.
Individual Environmental Action or Leadership
Sponsored by ANZ
This award recognises an individual whose leadership, action, support of others and effectiveness to collaborate and influence others is making a significant contribution to Southland’s environment.
Environmental Leadership and Innovation in Business
Sponsored by AON New Zealand
This award recognises commercial entities that are operating with an environmental ethos and are showing leadership within the business community. Judges are looking for innovative thinking and action either within the business operation or in product/service development. Businesses/commercial entities, regardless of size, are eligible for this award.
