2022 FINALISTS:

• Scott Allcott
• Fran & Damon Lyons

The Reef Sediment Stewardship Champion Award recognises the exemplary efforts of an individual or farming enterprise to improve their farming practices and reduce sediment erosion.

The Reef Champion Awards, an initiative of QFF with support from the Australian and Queensland governments, recognise and celebrate the achievements and efforts of outstanding individuals and organisations who have taken action to improve the quality of water entering the Great Barrier Reef. Entrants in all categories (except the Prince of Wales, Community and Youth Awards) must have participated in an Australian Government or Queensland Government funded program in the last five years.

Judging Criteria

1. Tell us how changes to the nominee’s farming practices have reduced sediment loss and improved water quality. Please include details of activities including innovative or best management practices and how they to intend to carry on with these practices. (300 words).
2. How have these changes benefited the nominee personally (e.g. cost savings, improved productivity, more free time, increased profits, better land condition, quality of life)? Please provide examples. (300 words).
3. How has the nominee shared their learnings and experiences with other groups, extension officers and landholders in their area? Include things like participation at field days, workshops etc. (300 words)

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2022 FINALISTS:

• Jahrahn Neal Yeatman
• Ema Parker

The Reef Youth Champion Award recognises the exemplary effort of schools, organisations or members of the community, aged 25 and under, to improve the quality of water entering the Great Barrier Reef.

The Reef Champion Awards, an initiative of QFF with support from the Australian and Queensland governments, recognise and celebrate the achievements and efforts of outstanding individuals and organisations who have taken action to improve the quality of water entering the Great Barrier Reef.

Judging Criteria

1. Tell us how the nominee has had a significant impact on improving the quality of water that flows to the Great Barrier Reef. Please include details of activities and how they intend to carry on with these activities. (300 words).
2. How has the nominee shared their learnings and experiences with others? What is one of the key things the nominee has learnt through this process? (300 words).

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2022 FINALISTS:

• CQ Seagrass Regeneration Collective
• Barron River Catchment Association

The Reef Community Champion Award recognises the exemplary effort of councils or community groups to improve the quality of water entering the Great Barrier Reef.

The Reef Champion Awards, an initiative of QFF with support from the Australian and Queensland governments, recognise and celebrate the achievements and efforts of outstanding individuals and organisations who have taken action to improve the quality of water entering the Great Barrier Reef.

Judging Criteria

Tell us how the nominee has had a significant impact on improving the quality of water that flows to the Great Barrier Reef. (300 words).

How has the nominee shared their learnings and experiences with others? What is one of the key things the nominee has learnt through this process? (300 words)

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2022 FINALISTS:

• Pacific Biotechnologies (Australia) Pty Ltd
• Jason Bradford

The Reef Conservation Champion Award recognises the exemplary efforts of an individual or farming enterprise in rehabilitation and or restoration projects to improve the environment and quality of water entering the Great Barrier Reef.

The Reef Champion Awards, an initiative of QFF with support from the Australian and Queensland governments, recognise and celebrate the achievements and efforts of outstanding individuals and organisations who have taken action to improve the quality of water entering the Great Barrier Reef. Entrants in all categories (except the Prince of Wales, Community and Youth Awards) must have participated in an Australian Government or Queensland Government program in the last five years.

Judging Criteria

1. Tell us how the nominee has implemented rehabilitation and or restoration projects to improve the environment and quality of water entering the Great Barrier Reef. Please include details of activities including any innovative methods used and how they intend to maintain the rehabilitated/restored land into the future. (300 words).
2. How have these changes benefited the nominee personally (e.g. cost savings, improved productivity, more free time, increased profits, better land condition or biodiversity, quality of life)? Please provide examples. (300 words).
3. How has the nominee shared their learnings and experiences with other groups, extension officers and landholders in their area? Include things like participation at field days, workshops etc. (300 words).

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2022 FINALISTS:

• Audra Allan
• Rebecca McHardie

The Reef Extension Officer Champion Award recognises the exemplary efforts of an extension officer in working with landholder/s to improve their farming practices and reduce run-off entering the Great Barrier Reef.

The Reef Champion Awards, an initiative of QFF with support from the Australian and Queensland governments, recognise and celebrate the achievements and efforts of outstanding individuals and organisations who have taken action to improve the quality of water entering the Great Barrier Reef. Entrants in all categories (except the Prince of Wales, Community and Youth Awards) must have participated in an Australian Government or Queensland Government funded program in the last five years.

Judging Criteria

1. Tell us how the nominee’s partnership with a landholder has had a significant impact on improving the quality of water that flows to the Great Barrier Reef. (300 words).
2. How has the nominee shared their learnings and experiences with other extension officers in their region and other organisations? What is one of the key things they have learnt through this process? (300 words)

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This award is proudly sponsored by  

2022 FINALISTS:

• Denis Pozzebon
• John & Carol Simpson

The Reef Nutrient Stewardship Champion Award recognises the exemplary efforts of an individual or farming enterprise to improve their farming practices and reduce nutrient run-off.

The Reef Champion Awards, an initiative of QFF with support from the Australian and Queensland governments, recognise and celebrate the achievements and efforts of outstanding individuals and organisations who have taken action to improve the quality of water entering the Great Barrier Reef. Entrants in all categories (except the Prince of Wales, Community and Youth Awards) must have participated in an Australian Government or Queensland Government funded program in the last five years.

Judging Criteria

1. Tell us how changes to the nominee’s farming practices have reduced nutrient run-off and improved water quality. Please include details of activities including innovative or best management practices and how they intend to carry on with these practices. (300 words).
2. How have these changes benefited the nominee personally (e.g. cost savings, improved productivity, more free time, increased profits, better land condition or soil health, quality of life)? Please provide examples. (300 words).
3. How has the nominee shared their learnings and experience with other groups, extension officers and landholders in their area? Include things like participation at field days, workshops etc. (300 words).

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2022 FINALISTS:

• Tully Sugar Limited & Tully Variety Management Group
• Matt & Ben Abbott

The Reef Pesticide Stewardship Champion Award recognises the exemplary efforts of an individual or farming enterprise to improve their farming practices and reduce pesticide run-off.

The Reef Champion Awards, an initiative of QFF with support from the Australian and Queensland governments, recognise and celebrate the achievements and efforts of outstanding individuals and organisations who have taken action to improve the quality of water entering the Great Barrier Reef. Entrants in all categories (except the Prince of Wales, Community and Youth Awards) must have participated in an Australian Government or Queensland Government funded program in the last five years.

Judging Criteria

1. Tell us how changes to the nominee’s farming practices have reduced pesticide run-off and improved water quality. Please include details of activities including innovative or best management practices and how they intend to carry on with these practices. (300 words).
2. How have these changes benefited the nominee personally (e.g. cost savings, improved productivity, more free time, increased profits, better land condition, quality of life)? Please provide examples. (300 words).
3. How has the nominee shared their learnings and experiences with other groups, extension officers and landholders in their area? Include things like participation at field days, workshops etc. (300 words).

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This award is proudly sponsored by 

2022 FINALISTS:

• Ashlyn Keene
• Ayesha Woibo

The Reef Traditional Owner Youth Champion Award recognises the exemplary effort of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, aged 25 and under, that works through a school, organisation or Traditional Owner group to improve the quality of water entering the Great Barrier Reef.

The Reef Champion Awards, an initiative of QFF with support from the Australian and Queensland governments, recognise and celebrate the achievements and efforts of outstanding individuals and organisations who have taken action to improve the quality of water entering the Great Barrier Reef.

Judging Criteria

1. Please let us know the connection the nominee has to Country through their Traditional Owner group
2. Tell us how the nominee has had a significant impact on healthy water that flows to the Great Barrier Reef. Please include details of activities and how they intend to carry on with these activities. (300 words).
3. How has the nominee shared their learnings and experiences with others? What is one of the key things the nominee has learnt through this process? (300 words).

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2022 FINALISTS:

• Wanyurr-Majay Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC
• Dawul Wuru Aboriginal Corporation
• Gidarjil Development Corporation Ltd

The Reef Traditional Owner Group Champion Award recognises the exemplary effort of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander group that works through an organsation or Traditional Owner group to improve the quality of water entering the Great Barrier Reef.

Judging Criteria

1. Please let us know the connection the nominee has to Country through their Traditional Owner group
2. Tell us how the nominee has had a significant impact on healthy water that flows to the Great Barrier Reef. Please include details of activities and how they intend to carry on with these activities. (300 words).
3. How has the nominee shared their learnings and experiences with others? What is one of the key things the nominee has learnt through this process? (300 words).

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