The ACT Environment Awards celebrate the efforts and accomplishments of environmentalists and environment groups, and the contributions they have made to the environment in the ACT and beyond. This year we will be celebrating the contribution to our environment and our future made by award winners and nominees in early December.
You are welcome to make a nomination for yourself (or your group) or someone else.
The awards are:
- ACT Environmentalist of the Year
- Young Environmentalist of the Year (28 years or under)
- Conservation Council Member Group of the Year
Nominations will close Friday 26 November at 5PM.
The award winners will be selected by an independent panel and announced in early December 2021.
You can make a nomination using our online form, or by downloading an offline form and sending it via email or post to the Conservation Council.
If you have any queries please email supporters@conservationcouncil.org.au
Award info and eligibility
ACT Environmentalist of the Year Award
| ACT Environmentalist Award 2021 Award information |
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| Environmentalists make a significant contribution to the protection of our environment through many avenues, including but not limited to organising community campaigns, volunteering, political advocacy, research and science.The Conservation Council Environmentalist Award recognises an individual who has made an outstanding contribution in the ACT. |
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| Aim / Criteria |
The Award is to recognise the efforts of the recipient(s) to contribute to the protection of the environment. Judges will take into account: • Significance of their contribution to the environment; • Time and effort of the contribution, including the quantity of work, the level of dedication and whether it was voluntary or paid • The challenges they faced and/or overcame in achieving their goals; • Community and leadership skills, including their effectiveness in motivating and empowering others • The creativity and innovation they have brought to the issue |
| Award | The Award winner will receive a framed certificate. |
| Who can apply | A person in the ACT community who has made a significant contribution to the environment. We accept applications from all races, religions and genders and look forward to diversity of applications. |
| Nominations & Closing date | Nominations close 5pm, Friday 26 November 2021. |
| How it is judged | The recipient shall be chosen by majority vote of the Judging Panel, with the Conservation Council Executive Director having a casting vote if necessary. The Judging Panel reserves the right, in any given year, not to issue the Award. |
| Announcement & Presentation |
Spring Mingle, Sunday 12 December 2021. Details to be announced soon. Entry is free. |
| Other | People nominated for this Award are also welcome to nominate or be nominated for the other award categories. |
Moira and John Rowland Young Environmentalist of the Year Award
| Moira and John Rowland Young Environmentalist Award 2021 Award information |
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Young environmentalists make an impressive contribution through many avenues, including but not limited to community campaigns, volunteering, political advocacy, research and science. This annual award is in memory of Moira and John Rowland who were lifelong committed environmentalists and played a lead role in establishing the Canberra Environment Centre and the Conservation Council ACT Region. The Moira and John Rowland Young Environmentalist Award recognises young achievers committed to improving our environment. The Award is to go to an individual aged under 28 and living in Canberra or our region who, in the past 12 months, has made an outstanding contribution to protecting our environment. |
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| Aim / Criteria |
The Award is to recognize the efforts of the recipient(s) to contribute to the protection of the environment. The Judging Panel will take into account: • Significance of their contribution to the environment; • Time and effort of the contribution, including the quantity of work, the level of dedication and whether it was voluntary or paid • The challenges they faced and/or overcame in achieving their goals; • Community and leadership skills, including their effectiveness in motivating and empowering others • The creativity and innovation they have brought to the issue |
| Award | The Award winner will receive a framed certificate and a cash prize of $250. |
| Who can apply | A person in the ACT community aged 28 or under who has made a significant contribution to the environment. We accept applications from all races, religions and genders and look forward to diversity of applications. |
| Nominations & Closing date | Nominations close 5pm, Friday 26 November 2021. |
| How it is judged | The recipient shall be chosen by majority vote of the Judging Panel, with the Conservation Council Executive Director having a casting vote if necessary. The Judging Panel reserves the right, in any given year, not to issue the Award. |
| Announcement & Presentation |
Spring Mingle, Sunday 12 December 2021. Details to be announced soon. Entry is free. |
| Other | People nominated for this Award are also welcome to nominate for the other award categories. |
Conservation Council ACT Member Group of the Year Award
| Conservation Council ACT Member Group Award 2021 Award information |
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The Conservation Council Member Group Award recognises the very valuable input and role of our member groups in being a voice for the environment. We work with member groups on advocacy, community campaigns, education, research and engagement with the community, the private sector and with government. The Award is to go to a Conservation Council Member Group which has made an outstanding contribution to protecting and being a voice for our environment. |
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| Aim / Criteria |
The Award is to recognise the efforts of the member group’s contribution to the protection of the environment. The Judging Panel will take into account: • Significance of their contribution to the environment; • Time and effort of the contribution, including the quantity of work, the level of dedication and whether it was voluntary or paid • The challenges they faced and/or overcame in achieving their goals; • Community and leadership skills, including their effectiveness in motivating and empowering others • The creativity and innovation they have brought to the issue |
| Award | The Award winner will receive a framed certificate. |
| Who can apply | Any financial member group of the Conservation Council for the 2020-2021 financial year. |
| Nominations & Closing date | Nominations close 5pm, Friday 26 November 2021. |
| How it is judged | The recipient shall be chosen by majority vote of the Judging Panel, with the Conservation Council Executive Director having a casting vote if necessary. The Judging Panel reserves the right, in any given year, not to issue the Award. |
| Award & Presentation |
Spring Mingle, Sunday 12 December 2021. Details to be announced soon. Entry is free. |
| Other | People applying for this Award are also welcome to nominate for the other award categories. |