2009 ACF Peter Rawlinson Conservation Award
Thank you for expressing interest in this Award.
Peter Rawlinson was one of Australia's leading biologists and conservationists. He died on the island of Anak Krakatau, Indonesia, on 11 April 1991, while engaged in research field work. He was only 48 years old. This Award has been established in recognition of Peter's outstanding contribution as an environmental campaigner, researcher and teacher, and his untiring work for many conservation organisations, especially ACF, where he was Vice-President, Treasurer and Councillor. He is also a sorely missed friend.
We would strongly urge you to nominate a person or group you believe worthy of the Award by answering two questions and supply and referee.
Please fill in a nomination form and ask referee/s to fill in the Referee Form and send the entire document by email to council@acfonline.org.au. If you are unable to email please send by post to: Peter Rawlinson Award, ACF, Floor 1, 60 Leicester St, Carlton Vic 3053.
GUIDELINES
THE AWARDThe ACF Peter Rawlinson Conservation Award is available annually and consists of $3000 and a plaque.
THE PURPOSE OF THE AWARD
This award is to acknowledge the outstanding voluntary contribution of an individual or group to conservation of the environment. Consideration will be given to the significance of the issues addressed, the outcomes, the degree of difficulty in achieving them, and the level of personal commitment involved.
ELIGIBILITY
Individuals or not-for-profit groups that have contributed to the conservation of the Australian environment, on a mainly voluntary basis, are encouraged to apply. Staff and Council members of the ACF are ineligible for nomination.
HOW TO APPLY
Nominations for persons or groups must apply using a nomination form.
Referees must use the referees forms included in the nomination package.
Please note that a maximum 750 word-limit applies to each question; bibliographies and other attachments will not be considered. Nominations must include two referees’ comments (these may forwarded separately), using the referee form included in the nomination package.
It is important that applications are complete to ensure they receive consideration by the judging panel. Therefore, nominations for persons or groups must consist of:
- A completed nomination form;
- Two completed referee forms (to be completed by the two referees indicated on the nomination form). These can be forwarded separately.
Nominations and referees forms to be at the ACF by Monday, 20 April, 2009.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE AWARD
World Environment Day - 5th June