Media Release – SA Landcare Awards 2026

MEDIA RELEASE

Local environment winners announced at the South Australian Landcare Awards ceremony

17^th October 2026: The South Australian Landcare Awards have named this year’s standout South Australian achievers, recognising the outstanding contributions by locals from across the entire region to support the environment, agriculture and communities.  

The South Australian winners have been revealed during a ceremony at the Bridges Event Centre, Murray Bridge on Friday 16^th October 2026. 

These awards stand as a prestigious biennial national program that recognises individuals, groups and organisations involved in landcare, who are making outstanding contributions to caring for the environment in their local communities for the benefit of all Australians today, and for generations to come. 

Quote attributable to Landcare Australia CEO, Dr Shane Norrish:

“These awards celebrate the incredibly inspirational work of landcarers at a local level, whose dedication creates ripple effects that endure for generations. Landcare thrives because of the commitment of individuals and groups. This year’s winners truly embody the spirit of the landcare movement: practical action, community pride, and a deep commitment to protecting the places we all rely on. Congratulations to all our award recipients, and a sincere thank‑you to every nominee for the vital work you do in your local communities.”

Quote attributable to Landcare South Australia CEO, Paula Jones:

“We were thrilled by the sheer number and exceptional quality of nominations received this year. Every entry reflected deep commitment to Landcare across South Australia. My heartfelt thanks to all who put their projects forward, and warm congratulations to our deserving winners.”

Winners of the State & Territory Landcare Award categories will represent South Australia at the National Landcare Awards to be held on the 7^th of September 2027 in Adelaide, South Australia.

• Australian Government Landcare Innovation Award
  • Winner: Mid Murray Landcare SA’s Dark Sky committee
• Australian Government Sustainable Agriculture Landcare Award
  • Winner: Dr Mary Retallack 
• Australian Government Individual Landcarer Award
  • Winner: John Nicholls (posthumous award)
• Australian Government Community Partnerships Landcare Award
  • Winner: Dr Mary Retallack / National EcoVineyards Program
• Coastcare Award
  • Winner: Lower Eyre Coastcare Association
• First Nations Landcare Collaboration Award 
  • Winner: Far West Coast Aboriginal Corporation Rangers and Far West Rangers National Parks and Wildlife Service
• Women in Landcare Award
  • Winner: Aimee Linke
• Junior Landcare Award
  • Winner: Cambrai Primary School
• NextGen Landcare Award
  • Winner: Beatrice Jeavons
• Green Adelaide Urban Landcare Award
  • Winner: Greening Rosewater Loop

For more information, contact: 

Paula Jones 

Landcare SA CEO

0477 017 325

ceo@landcaresa.asn.au