Woka Walla
2019 Victorian Landcare Awards Winners
Winners of the 2019 Victorian Landcare Awards were announced on Friday 30 August at the awards ceremony at Government House.
At the invitation of Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau AC Governor of Victoria, Landcarers from across the state gathered at the awards ceremony on Friday morning (30 August 2019) at Government House in Melbourne, to recognise and celebrate the achievements of Victoria’s Landcare community.
Every two years, the State and Territory Landcare Awards are held to acknowledge the success and achievements of community Landcarers, groups, networks and organisations who have been working to protect, enhance and restore our natural environment and improve agricultural productivity.
Presentation of Awards
All the winners were presented with their awards by Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau AC Governor of Victoria and Hon. Lily D’Ambrosio MP, Minster for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, as well as by the sponsors of the sponsored awards.
Nominees
In 2019, 73 nominations were received from across Victoria in the 15 Landcare Award categories.
Winners List & Booklet
Congratulations to all winners, as well as those who received Highly Commended and Commended acknowledgements (listed below) for their outstanding achievements. All 73 nominees are also to be commended for their efforts and commitment to Landcare.
To read about each of the winners download the 2019 Victorian Landcare Awards Winners booklet via https://www.landcarevic.org.au/resources/victorian-landcare-awards-recipients/2019-victorian-landcare-awards-winners-booklet
Victorian Categories – Winners
Indigenous Land Management Award
Winner: Woka Walla Land Management Crew – Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation