Nominations are open for the 2026 ACT Landcare Awards!
How to nominate for the 2026 ACT Landcare Awards (it’s easier than you think)
Nominations are now open for the 2026 ACT Landcare Awards, celebrating the people and groups making a real difference for landcare and the environment across the ACT.
Volunteers and landcarers do what they do because they care. These awards are our chance to recognise that effort and say thank you.
Self nominations are welcome.
At a glance:
Nominations close: 14 June 2026
Time to nominate: around 20 minutes
Who can be nominated: individuals, groups and partnerships in the ACT
Cost: free
Self nominations: yes
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Who and what you can nominate
You can nominate people or groups working in landcare, conservation and sustainability in the ACT.
Award categories include:
- • Individual Landcarer
• Community Partnerships
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Innovation
• First Nations Landcare Collaboration
• Women in Landcare
• Junior Landcare
• NextGen (ages 18 to 35)
You may submit nominations in more than one category.
What you will need before you start
To complete a nomination, have the following ready:
- • Details about the nominee and their work
• Written responses of up to 500 words per question
• Contact details for two referees who know the nominee’s work
• At least two high resolution photos
• Landscape orientation
• At least 1MB each
• Photos featuring people are preferred
• Optional video content if available
What the nomination form will ask
The nomination form focuses on:
- • Who the nominee is and what they do
• Why they deserve the award
• Specific examples of their environmental impact
• How they have involved or supported their community
You do not need polished or technical language – and it’s not cheating if you use AI (just make sure you fact-check). Write honestly, be specific, and share real examples.
How to nominate
Step 1: Go to the nominations portal and select ACT as your region.
Step 2: Choose the award category that best fits your nominee.
Step 3: Complete the nomination form.
Step 4: Add your two referees.
Step 5: Upload your photos and any supporting material.
Step 6: Review and submit.
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