2016-2017
Sound environmental management is good business
The Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards are held every two years to showcase businesses or community projects that are good for the environment.
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The Awards are open to any business, community group or individual working in Marlborough. Judges are looking for entrants who protect and enhance the environment and use resources and energy efficiently.
The Awards are run by a charitable trust and are supported
by the Cawthron Institute, Marlborough District Council,
Department of Conservation and local sponsors.
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Entering the Awards
was a great opportunity to reflect on our business,
and the questions and feedback from the judges helped us look towards the future.
Stephen Leitch
Managing Director, SWE
AWARDS
TIMELINE
ENTRIES OPEN
3 August 2018
ENTRIES CLOSE
28 Sept 2018
JUDGING
Oct 2018 - Dec 2018
AWARDS DINNER
22 March 2019
THE ENTRANTS
2018-19
Sponsored by Wine Marlborough
Sponsored by Morgans Road Nursery
Rarangi Dawn Chorus Community predator control
DayvinLeigh Vineyard wetland development
Picton Dawn Chorus Community predator control
Lake Elterwater Restoration plantings
Folium Vineyard Dry grape-growing
Mount Base Vineyards Grapes and biodiversity
Steamtech Systems Dry steam-cleaning
Pernod Ricard Winemakers Vine and winery improvement
Sponsored by Radich Law
Sponsored by Cuddon
Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary Biodiversity and education
Boomerang Bags Fabric shopping bags
Okiwi Bay Water Scheme Community water project
Marlborough Girls College Sustainability course
Vines Village Cafe Green cafe initiatives
Smiths Farm Holiday Park Camping and accommodation
Waikaitu Organic seaweed products
Steadfast Sail School science programme
NFP Fibreglass Outdoor toilets
Friends of Nelson Haven Watchdog for the Sounds
Waikawa Dive Centre Underwater clean-up
The Pyramid Food, fibre and forestry
Sponsored by Port Marlborough
Sponsored by Federated Farmers
Marlborough Girls College Marine protection campaign
NZ King Salmon Marine farming initiatives
Wind and Wave Hull Cleaner Boat antifouling system
Marine Farming Association Environmental certification
Sponsored by Marlborough Forest Industry Assn
Merrill and Ring Totara propagation and planting
AWARDS PROCESS
JUDGING
The judges visit between October and December at a time that suits you. Judging takes between one and three hours depending on your entry.
It is a friendly two-way process
aimed at getting the best information and sharing experience. Each entrant receives a comprehensive judging report.
WHAT ARE THE JUDGES
LOOKING FOR?
AWARDS DINNER
The Awards Dinner is a fun night
and a great opportunity to find out more about the business people and community groups doing good things for our environment.
The 2019 Awards Dinner will be held on Friday March 22 at the Marlborough Convention Centre.
Guests can expect a night of entertainment, information, great food and conversation as we share in Marlborough's environmental success stories.
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FIELD DAYS
Once the winners have been announced it's the turn of the public to see what impressed the judges at a series of field days.
It's a chance for each category
winner to share their knowledge
and experience.
The Field Days are free and open to everyone and, depending on the winners, will run from April to November 2019.
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22
Years
271
Entrants
84
Winners
62
Field days
The Awards were a fabulous experience that gave us a real sense of achievement and provided ample opportunities for networking. The judges' feedback was also very
helpful in guiding us towards future success.
Tash Luxton
Conservation Kids NZ
NEWS
Conservation Minister launches 2019 Awards
August 3, 2018
Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage launched the 2018-19 Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards, praising them as a way to encourage people to protect nature,
use the land and water sustainably, and strengthen connections across the community.
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August 2018
Entering the Awards helped Steve and Mary Satterthwaite realise that small steps could make a big difference on their high country farm.
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Winners share good reasons to enter
CASE STUDIES
Gerard Farm, Hopai
Mike and Kristen Gerard have converted the limitations of their remote Marlborough Sounds farm into strengths, working their livestock, forestry and biodiversity restoration in with their environment. MORE...
Marlborough Harvesting
Detailed planning and an aerial harvesting system improved safety for the crew and protection for the environment on a challenging logging site in the Onamalutu Valley. MORE...
This 2400ha pine and douglas fir plantation shows how production forestry can go hand in hand with environmental protection. MORE...
Pernod Ricard Winemakers
Pernod Ricard is committed to sustainability with efforts including cycle tourism, precise monitoring
of irrigation in the vineyard, and big cuts in water use in the winery. MORE...
A very frugal approach to irrigation saves water and power as well as encouraging vines to grow grapes with intense flavours. MORE...
Kaipupu Point Sanctuary
Impressive fundraising, volunteer work and predator control has created a safe-haven for wildlife and native bush on Picton’s doorstep. MORE...
NZ Dryland Forests Initiative
NZDFI is a long-term research project to select the best eucalypt species for durable hardwood and replace chemically treated vineyard posts. MORE...
Lochmara sewage scheme
The Lochmara Lodge sewage scheme in Double Cove has been a big commitment for bach owners but leads the way in improving water quality in the Marlborough Sounds. MORE...
Rats, stoats, possums and feral cats are targeted in this volunteer project to protect the habitat of endangered bats. MORE...
Skateboards made from recycled oak wine barrels are works of art and a sustainable form of transport
too. MORE...
This weekly market, run by volunteers, supplies fresh local food, fair prices for the growers and a friendly meeting place. MORE...
SPONSORS
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AWARDS DINNER
SUPPORTER
CATEGORY
Wine Industry Innovation
Landscape and Habitat
Enhancement
Business Innovation
Forestry
Farming
Community Innovation
Marine