Do
you know an inspiring group or environmental champion?
Entries are now open for the 2014 Southland Environment
Awards.
This is your opportunity to help us recognise and
reward Southland’s environmental champions. People,
groups, businesses, schools – tell us about anyone who’s
making a difference to the environment right here in
Southland.
You can nominate yourself or someone you know.
The categories include: individual, farming, schools,
community groups, commercial, environmental innovator and
environmental achiever – you can enter in up to two
categories.
Thanks to our sponsors there are some great
prizes for the winning entries – cash, travel, native
plants, legal and financial services.
Entries close on
Friday 9 May 2014. More information and entry forms are
available from our offices on North Road and our website:
www.es.govt.nz.
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