2010

Southland's environmental achievers were honoured at the region's 15th community environment awards on 21 July 2010.

The awards are organised by Environment Southland and acknowledge the huge amount of good work being done – often behind the scenes and voluntarily – to safeguard and enhance Southland’s environment. The awards are given in nine categories and attracted 25 nominations this year.

Commercial Award

Sponsored By: Landcorp Farming.

Winner - Biofiltro Farm.
Highly Commended - Anchorage Motel and the Ascot Park Hotel.

Community Award

Sponsored By: New Zealand Aluminium Smelters.

Winner - Toi Tois Lions Club.
Highly Commended - Bluff Hill / Motupōhue Environment Trust.

Environment Southland Staff Award

Sponsored By: Former CEO Lindsay McKenzie

Winner - Gary Morgan, Land Sustainability Officer.

Environmental Achiever Award

Sponsored By: Real Journeys.

Winner - Johan Groters and Joyce Kolk.
Highly Commended - Allan McPherson and John Tait.

Environmental Innovator Award

Sponsored By: Invercargill Licensing Trust.

Winner - Milford Development Authority.
Highly Commended - Clean, Green Effluent Company.

Farming Award

Sponsored By: AWS Legal.

Winner - Lynmore Farm.

Individual Award

Sponsored By: Forsyth Barr.

Winner - Fred Inder.
Highly Commended - James Pirie.

Schools Award

Sponsored By: Graham Milligan Nurseries and WasteNet.

Winner - Otama School.
Highly Commended - Myross Bush.

Special Award

Sponsored By: Environment Southland Councillors.

Winner - Wayne Webb.

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