Hunter-Central Rivers Champions of the Catchments Regional Awards 2007

The Hunter-Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is in search of dedicated Landcarers to become the region’s first Champions of the Catchments.

The CMA wants to recognise individuals, groups, Aboriginal communities, schools, local governments, organisations, companies and primary producers in the Hunter-Central Rivers region for their efforts in Natural Resource Management (NRM) by giving them a chance to nominate in the Champions of the Catchments Regional Awards.

The awards aim to recognise and inspire others by giving landcarers a chance to share their experiences and successes in NRM with the wider community.

Nine Champions will be given the opportunity to represent the Hunter-Central Rivers Region at the NSW State Landcare Awards in October 2007 in Tamworth. The state winners from each category will go on to be finalists in the National Landcare Awards in 2008.

Who should enter?
The nine awards are open to everyone in the community, including individuals, groups, primary producers, Aboriginal communities, local governments, organisations, companies and schools.

Why should I enter?
Our region has many dedicated volunteers, organisations and groups who deserve to be recognised for their tireless efforts in working towards a sustainable future. The winners of the Champions of the Catchments will be assisted to attend the State Awards in Tamworth during October 2007.

How will the winners be judged?
Each category will be judged on specific criteria by a panel representing the CMA Board, the Hunter Region Landcare Network, local government and the CMA’s Aboriginal Cultural & Environment Network (ACEN).

When will the winners be decided?
Nominations close on Friday 29 June 2007. Champions of the Catchments Awards will be presented to the winners at a field day hosted by the Hunter Region Landcare Network on Saturday 4 August 2007.

If you are interested Please read the outline of awards categories and criteria before completing the Nomination Form.

Winners of the 2005 Hunter Region Landcare Awards	Members of the award-winning Manning Coastcare group