The Taranaki Regional Council Environmental Awards scheme recognises initiatives that maintain and enhance the region’s high-quality environment.
The awards raise awareness of environmental issues and encourage environmental stewardship and the concept of sustainable development. Of particular interest are initiatives and activities that further the philosophy of the Resource Management Act 1991.
Nominations for these awards are invited from all sections of the community including individuals, professional or community groups, companies, schools or local authorities. Applicants may nominate their own project or that of another person or organisation.
Nominations for the 2010 awards close on 31 March 2010.
Nominations can be made online - click on the link in the navigation panel at right. Or contact the Taranaki Regional Council by phoning 06 765 7127 or emailing info@trc.govt.nz.
Award objectives
- To recognise individuals or groups within the community involved in ongoing activities which conserve, enhance, promote and/or develop the natural and physical resources of the Taranaki region and benefit the community.
- To promote awareness and understanding of sustainable resource management within the Taranaki community.
- To reinforce the information provision, advocacy and regulatory functions of the Taranaki Regional Council.
Award categories
Business/local authority
Awarded for innovative approach or efficiency in resource utilisation, or for sound environmental performance.
Agricultural
Awarded for sustainable farm management practices. For innovation or outstanding performance in pest animal or pest plant management; waste treatment and disposal; environmental enhancement or protection; soil conservation and/or sustainable land management.
Individual/school/community group
Awarded for environmental protection or enhancement, pollution control action, or environmental education initiatives.
A plaque will be presented to all awardees. Awardees in the individual/school/community group category and agricultural category will receive a dinner voucher at a Taranaki restaurant or equivalent value.
Assessment criteria
The project or activity must:
- Make a practical contribution to the sustainable management of the natural resources of the Taranaki region or promote community awareness of the need for sustainable management of natural and physical resources through a promotional or educational programme.
- Be sustainable over time and should not be dependant on a continuing subsidy which is larger than the benefit to the community.
- Be current, ongoing or nearing completion. Recipients of other awards are eligible to apply for these awards.
- Be carried out within the Taranaki region.