IT’S nomination time for the Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare (CHRL) Pia Dollmann Memorial Community Conservation and Sustainability Award.

The award celebrates the achievements of an individual, community organisation, business or school who has significantly contributed in a voluntary capacity to conservation and/or sustainability in the Coffs Harbour Region.

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CHRL shares some examples of activities eligible for the Award: natural habitat restoration or enhancement projects e.g. bush regeneration, revegetation, cleaning up our waterways, a successful school sustainability project or initiative, community environmental education initiatives, innovative reuse of waste products, carrying out citizen science/monitoring activities, rescue and rehabilitation of wildlife and activities mitigating climate change.

Describing the woman who inspired the creation of this prestigious award for the region, CHRL President Barry Powells told News Of The Area, “Pia had a passion for the environment and worked consistently for many years, not just with the Landcare movement but also other organisations in the wider community to reduce the impact of invasive weeds, improve soil fertility, planting native vegetation to improve habitats for local wildlife and in many other ways as well.

“Unfortunately, Pia passed away in December 2019 after a short illness.

“She was held in such high regard by CHRL members we thought it appropriate to remember her into perpetuity by naming this award in her honour.

“This award is not just to remember such a wonderful person but is also an opportunity to recognise those in our community who go the extra distance to improve their local environment into the future by balancing environmental, economic and social impacts, be they local businesses, schools, volunteer groups or individuals.”

Making a nomination is as simple as heading to CHRL website and answering three questions about the nominee:
1) Why are you nominating this individual, community organisation, business or school?

2) What are their key achievements in conservation and/or sustainability in the Coffs Harbour region?

3) What makes their contribution to conservation and/or sustainability in the Coffs region stand out?

Winners will be announced at the CHRL Annual Awards Breakfast in November.

The winner of the award in 2022, Ashley Love, has spent over 40 years tirelessly advocating for the understanding and protection of this region’s abundant natural heritage.

“CHRL was pleased to acknowledge Ashley’s outstanding contributions to local conservation and sustainability by awarding him our Pia Dollmann Community Award in 2022,” said Barry.

All winners and nominees will be invited to attend, will receive a small prize and have their achievements promoted through local media and CHRL internal newsletters and social media.

Nominations can be lodged at https://www.coffsharbourlandcare.org.au/nomination-forms/ until 5pm Thursday 19 October.

For further information contact CHRL on 6651 1308 or contact@coffslandcare.org.au.

By Andrea FERRARI