As event planning in 2020 was a little difficult due to Covid, it was decided that this year the Lake Macquarie Environmental Excellence in Landcare Awards would proceed in a digital capacity. You can watch a video of award presentations made to Landcare volunteers on their sites on our YouTube channel or Facebook page.
Congratulations to the following winners!
Local Legend Award
A Landcarer who has made a regular and colossal contribution for more than 2 years and who:
- works regularly on their project
- motivates their group
- implements best practice natural resource management shares their knowledge and experiences
Nancy Lott and Stephen Lott- Eleebana Residences Landcare
Community Education Award
A Landcarer who spreads the Landcare ethic within the general community by:
- Raising awareness within the general community of natural resource management and the Landcare ethic
- Utilising various media to raise awareness e.g. booklets, newsletters, social media, Progress Association meetings, school projects, field days.
John Sharples – Arbre Close Landcare
Landcare Achievers Award
A Landcarer whose dedication to Landcare is an inspiration to everyone and who:
- Undertakes a special achievement during the last twelve months
- Makes a significant improvement to their Landcare site
Wendy Davidson- Coal Point Progress Association Landcare & Keith Barry Oval Landcare
10 Years Service Award
A Landcarer who has been undertaking Landcare activities for 10 years or more and whose dedication to Landcare is an inspiration to everyone.
Roy and Irene Stanners- Eleebana Residences Landcare
Dave and Chris Eastham- Ivy Street Landcare
20 Years Service Award
A Landcarer who has been undertaking Landcare activities for 20 years or more and whose dedication to Landcare is an inspiration to everyone.
Karen Ayliffe- Central Rankin Park Landcare
Wendy & Craig Patrick- Farm Street Reserve Landcare
Newcomers Group Award
In recognition of environmental achievement for a group formed for less than 2 years which has been:
- Conducting regular working bees in line with the Agreed Action Plan
- Raising awareness and involving the community
- Building group membership
- Developing a vision and objectives together
- Promoting cooperation and sharing responsibility
Marmong Waters Landcare
Alpha Close Landcare
Long Standing Group
In recognition of environmental achievement for a group which has been functioning for over 5 years by:
- Conducting regular working bees in line with the Agreed Action Plan
- Mobilising additional community members to join in community efforts
- Benefiting from the community members combined experience and their firsthand knowledge about their community
- Allowing and encouraging data collection, monitoring of change over time and reporting of site improvements
- Maximising opportunities for participation
Marmong Creek Landcare
Bimbae Landcare
Tathra Reserve Landcare
John Hughson ‘Soaring with the eagles Award’
For a Landcarer who has achieved all of the above criteria and who makes a regionally significant contribution.
Robyn Gill – Coal Point Progress Association Landcare
Special acknowledgements –
- Blacksmiths Beach Dunecare – 30 years in June
- Central Rankin Park Landcare – 25 years in August
- Coal Point Progress Association Landcare – 25 years in November
