From the South Australian Conservation Council newsletter
Jill Hudson Award
The CCSA’s Jill Hudson Award for Environmental Protection was awarded
this year by the Minister for Environment and Conservation, the Hon Gail
Gago. The Minister presented the prestigious awards on May 19th at the
CONNECT 07 Conference. The $1000 Award recognises significant
environmental achievements and this year was jointly presented to two
entries.
*Sophie Green and Joel Catchlove* jointly received the Award for their
outstanding voluntary commitment to educate and engage the general
public about environmental issues. They have established Friends of the
Earth (Adelaide) and the Clean Futures Collective and have campaigned
tirelessly against the expansion of the nuclear industry in SA.
*Kevin Buzzacott, Arabunna Elder,* received the Award for his
long-standing commitment to Keepers of Lake Eyre, working to protect the
region from the effects of the Olympic Dam uranium mine. His
participation in the annual Radioactive Tour also high-lighted the
effects of uranium mining in his country, in part-icular in the use of
ground water for the mine. (see photo overleaf).
Ian Woods of Strathalbyn was highly commended by the Award panel for his
personal contribution to the community of Strathalbyn, particularly
during the No Mine campaign in Strathalbyn.
Other nominees were Colin Endean of Burra, a volunteer with the Climate
Project; Andrew Nance of Woodville Park who has worked on climate change
and sustainability issues; and Wolford Parsons of Port Vincent for his
achievements in Landcare. ‘We were very impressed by the quality of all
the nominations, and it is particularly wonderful to be reminded of the
efforts in rural and regional South Australia,’ said Julie Pettett, CCSA CEO
The annual Award is in memory of Jillian Hudson (7/9/48 – 9/8/97), a
passionate educator who believed
‘Life is an opportunity and its purpose is to stand
for something and to make a difference.’
