Call for Nominations: Pia Dollmann Memorial Conservation and Sustainability Community Award 2025

Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare (CHRL) is calling on the community to help celebrate local environmental champions by nominating individuals, community organisations, businesses, or schools for the Pia Dollmann Memorial Conservation and Sustainability Community Award.

This prestigious award recognises those who have made a meaningful impact through conservation and sustainability initiatives in the Coffs Harbour region. From habitat restoration to innovative waste reduction, we want to showcase the inspiring efforts that are helping protect and improve our local environment.

Eligible activities include:

  • Bush regeneration and revegetation projects
  • Waterway clean-up initiatives
  • School-led sustainability programs
  • Community environmental education efforts
  • Creative reuse and recycling of waste materials
  • Citizen science and environmental monitoring
  • Wildlife rescue and rehabilitation
  • Climate change mitigation initiatives

How to Nominate:
Submitting a nomination is easy, simply complete the nomination form

Nominations close at 5:00 pm on Thursday, 16 October 2025.

Winners will be announced at the CHRL Annual Awards Breakfast on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, where all nominees will be recognised. Each nominee will receive a small prize, and their achievements will be promoted through local media, CHRL newsletters, and social media.

This award is a wonderful opportunity to highlight the dedication and passion of those working to protect our natural environment. We encourage everyone in the community to share the stories of those making a difference.