2023 Environment Southland Community Awards
Environmental Action in Education
Sponsored by Essential Resources
Winner: Hedgehope School
The school is involved in a fascinating 'Forest School' project in Sherwood Forest, a privately owned, nationally significant rare ecosystem protected by a QEII covenant at Tussock Creek.
Read more about our winner and finalists, here.
Individual Environmental Leadership or Action
Sponsored by ANZ
Winner: Sarah Bynevelt
Sarah has led the transformation of Sanford’s Bluff processing facility into a high-performing, proud, sustainability powerhouse.
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Environmental Action in the Community
Sponsored by WM Environmental
Highly Commended: Fiordland Trails Trust
Winner: Stewart Island / Rakiura Community & Environment Trust
The trust has been working on environmental restoration for 20 years. Some of their objectives include increasing the native bird population by reducing predators and improving the health of the forest ecosystem.
Read more about our winner and finalists, here.
Environmental Action in Water Quality Improvement
Sponsored by Fish & Game, Southland
Winner: Hedgehope Makarewa Catchment Group
The group's two major projects are focused on making great science accessible, and looking after the wellbeing of each other, the environment and community.
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Environmental Leadership and Innovation in Business
Sponsored by AON
Highly Commended: Fiordland Wapiti Foundation/With Wild Project
Winner: Aquila Sustainable Farming
Aquila Sustainable Farming pride themselves on providing great places to work, ensuring a culture of support and development so everyone is onboard with their environmental goals.
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Environmental Leadership in Farming
Sponsored by Wynn Williams
Winner: Glenrannoch Farm
A strong environmental focus combined with some innovative thinking is paying dividends for the Stewarts of Glenrannoch Farm at Dipton. Running the 625ha sheep and beef farm, the Stewarts continue to identify new opportunities to improve.
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Environmental Action in Biodiversity and Biosecurity
Sponsored by ILT
Winner: Te Waiau Mahika Kai Trust
The trust is working towards the regeneration of a rare lowland ecosystem near Blackmount creating a corridor from the Takitimu Mountains to the Waiau River.
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Councillors’ Award
Winner: Halfmoon Bay School
The school's students are experiencing outdoor education to the max, and in the process are learning to appreciate and look after their unique environment.
Read more about our winner, here.
