Join us at the 2024 South Australian Landcare Awards to celebrate the outstanding contributions made by individuals, groups and organisations involved in Landcare.
Hosted by Gardening Australia’s Sophie Thomson, this inspiring event will recognise extraordinary South Aussies across a massive TEN Landcare Award categories. We’re celebrating those who actively engage in climate action and work to create healthier, more resilient and productive landscapes and communities. From volunteers, Landcare groups and other environmental community groups, to farmers and landholders; from First Nations peoples to the next generation of Landcarers, the Landcare Awards program acknowledges the diverse range of individuals and organisations committed to addressing local environmental issues.
This event is now SOLD OUT.
Miss out on tickets? Don’t worry, we’ll be livestreaming straight to our YouTube here, or go on our waitlist by registering here: https://events.humanitix.com/2024-south-australian-landcare-awards
Details:
Port Augusta Cultural Centre – Yarta Purtli, the Barracks
Friday 3rd May 2024
Arrive from 5.15pm to check in. Event is 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm.
Online livestream available via Landcare SA YouTube.
Quick information:
- Free tickets are available to current Landcare SA members. Click here to sign-up if you aren’t already a member.
- We will be treated to a special tour with Sophie Thomson at the Arid Lands Botanic Gardens on the morning of Saturday 4th May. More information is provided during the checkout process.
- A free chartered bus will be available from Adelaide to the Awards for ticket holders, if you require. Pickup/drops offs in Adelaide, Two Wells and Snowtown. Limited spaces available. More information during the checkout process. Generously sponsored by Greyhound Australia.
- If you are unable to attend in-person but would still like to watch the Awards, we will be live online on the night. Keep an eye on our social media for the livestream link.
- Discounted accommodation is also available. Please check your order confirmation email for details.
- Dinner will be included.
- This is an alcohol free event.
Order of Proceedings:
- 5.15 – 5.50pm – Guests arrive and check-in
- 5.50 – 6.00pm – Guests seated
- 6. 00 – 6.30pm – Welcome to Country (Uncle Harry Dare and Jason Dare-Ryan)
- 6.30 – 6.40pm – Welcome to the Awards (MC Sophie Thomson and Sarah Barrett)
- 6. 40 – 6.50pm – Woolworths Junior Landcare Award (Presented by Shane Carter)
- 6.50 – 7.00pm – NextGen Landcare Award (Presented by Port Augusta City Council Mayor Linley Shine)
- 7.00 – 7.15pm – First Nations Landcare Collaboration Award (Presented by Hon Geoff Brock MP, Member for Stuart)
- 7.15 – 7.40pm – Dinner
- 7.40 – 7.50pm – Greyhound Coastcare Award (Presented by Michael Leard)
- 7.50 – 8.00pm – Women in Landcare Award (Presented by Anna Hooper)
- 8.00 – 8.10pm – Green Adelaide Urban Landcare Award (Presented by Sarah Sutter)
- 8.10 – 8.30pm – Keynote Speakers (Firesticks Alliance – Kaurna Fire Team – Clem Newchurch and Paul Dixon)
- 8. 30 – 8.40pm – Australian Government Climate Innovation Award (Presented by Simon Goodhand)
- 8.40 – 8.50pm – Australian Government Sustainable Agriculture Landcare Award (Presented by Simon Goodhand)
- 8.50 – 9.00pm – Australian Government Individual Landcarer Award (Presented by Simon Goodhand)
- 9.00 – 9.10pm – Australian Government Community Partnerships Landcare Award (Presented by Simon Goodhand)
- 9. 10 – 9.20pm – Concluding Remarks (Sophie Thomson)
List of finalists here.
Supported and sponsored by Landcare Australia, Green Adelaide and the SA Arid Lands Landscape Board.