Awards demonstrate that sound environmental management is good business
Entries are now open for the 2018/19 Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards, launched today at the Rangitane Cultural
Centre, Grovetown.
Cawthron Institute Director, Dr Di McCarthy says that Cawthron Institute is proud to support the awards, which showcase
Marlborough business or community projects that protect and enhance the environment.
“Cawthron Institute aims to make a positive difference to our environment and sponsoring the Awards is a way for us to
encourage sound environmental management,” says Dr McCarthy. “Our involvement with the Awards over the past five years
has enabled us to support a range of projects, initiatives and best practice within the community and businesses.”
While it is great to celebrate good practices, the Marlborough Environment Awards go that next step to inspire and
encourage others through the telling of stories. The knowledge and experience of award recipients is shared with the
community through a series of field days.
“Here at Cawthron we focus on enabling industry growth while enhancing our local environment. Many entrants for the
Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards are doing just that and we applaud them for their commitment.”
The awards have been running for 20 years, during which time 246 organisations have entered. For many, entering the
Environment Awards makes them look at their operations through a fresh set of eyes and interacting with the expert
judges is a learning experience.
“Cawthron Institute is committed to the ‘top of the south’ region. Our association with Marlborough goes back many
decades and a lot of our important research is based here. I am looking forward to joining our fellow sponsors of the
Environment Awards and being inspired by some great initiatives this year,” says Dr McCarthy.
The closing date for entries into the Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards is 28 September 2018.
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Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards key dates:
Entries open: 3 August 2018
Entries close: 28 Sept 2018
Judging: Oct 2018 - Dec 2018
Awards dinner: 22 March 2019
Field Days: April - Nov 2019
Further Information
The Cawthron Marlborough Environment Awards are held every two years to showcase businesses or community projects that
are good for the environment. They are supported by the Cawthron Institute, Marlborough District Council and other local
sponsors. The Awards are open to any business, community group or individual in Marlborough. Judges are looking for
entrants who protect and enhance the environment and use resources and energy efficiently.
Cawthron Institute was established in 1919 after the death of Nelson businessman Thomas Cawthron, who left the bulk of
his fortune to establish a science institute in his name. He believed that science held the key to solving New Zealand’s
environmental and food production problems. This legacy continues and today the Cawthron Institute is New Zealand’s
largest independent science organisation.
Cawthron scientists have expertise in aquaculture research, marine and freshwater resource management, food safety and
quality, algal technologies, biosecurity and analytical testing.
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