Six locals among the best

Condamine Headwaters Landcare Group co-ordinator Catherine Travers is a finalist in the 2014 Condamine Awards.

SIX nominees from Warwick and surrounds are among 28 finalists named in this year’s Condamine Awards to celebrate outstanding contributions to the region’s environment.
The winners across nine award categories will be announced at the awards and gala dinner on Friday 31 October at the Empire Theatre in Toowoomba.
Hosted by not-for-profit group Condamine Alliance, the aim of the biennial Awards is to recognise and celebrate outstanding contributions by individuals and organisations to improve, protect or promote natural resource management in the Condamine catchment.
Condamine Alliance chief executive officer Phil McCullough said the calibre of entrants and nominees for the second Condamine Awards was of a high standard.
“The level of expertise and commitment demonstrated by individuals and organisations to the environment in this region is impressive,” Mr McCullough said.
“This year’s awards has attracted entries from universities, festivals, conservationists, journalists, biologists, schools, councils, landholders, Landcare and more.
“Often their contribution goes unrecognised or unnoticed, so the Condamine Awards is an opportunity to pay tribute to their enormous and vital work.
“The inaugural Awards in 2012 was a great success, and this year will be no different. It’s going to be a terrific night and everyone is warmly welcome.”
The guest speaker is Simon Hammond, one of Australia’s leading commentators on creativity, social change and consumer behaviour. Master of ceremony is ABC presenter Jessica van Vonderen and guests will be entertained by the Black Tie Band.
Tickets to the awards and gala dinner are only $65 per person and can be purchased online at www.condaminealliance.com.au/awards
Finalists from Toowoomba, Chinchilla, Dalby, Cambooya, Felton and inter-state are also among the select group.