AWARDS : Wellington Conservation Awards

 Nominations for 2008 Wellington Conservation Awards

These annual awards are organised by the Wellington Conservation Board in partnership with the Department of Conservation’s Wellington Conservancy.

They are presented by the Minister of Conservation during Conservation Week.

The awards have been designed to recognise sustained commitment by an organisation or individual to a project involving voluntary effort and / or community involvement with a positive conservation outcome within the Wellington Conservancy (excluding the Chatham Islands).   Schools that are making a special effort are considered separately.

The award categories are :

• Habitat restoration ;
• Recreation ;
• Conservation education and advocacy ;
• Innovation ;
• Kaitiakitanga ;
• Historic heritage ;
• Young conservationist ;
• Business in conservation.

Examples of groups and individuals eligible for the awards include :   those who are restoring a reserve, hut wardens, people who maintain tracks or public huts, those who care for wildlife on our coasts, and large or small volunteer efforts in all aspects of conservation.   Schools that are making a special effort will be considered separately.

A business in conservation category recognises those who go above and beyond what is expected of them in their employment to preserve and protect our cultural and natural heritage.

It is hoped that by highlighting the efforts of conservation champions in our communities, we can help to inspire others to become involved in worthwhile conservation projects.

Judges from the Wellington Conservation Board and the Department of Conservation will determine the most appropriate category for each nomination.

The closing date for nominations is 29 June 2008 at 4pm.   The Nomination Form may be downloaded from the DOC web site at http://www.doc.govt.nz/templates/summary.aspx?id=46483.

For further information contact Jeff Flavell, Wellington Conservancy Office, Phone: 04 472 5821, Email : wellingtonco (at) doc.govt.nz