The Cassowary Awards were established by the Wet Tropics Management Authority in 1999 torecognise individuals and groups who have made outstanding contributions towards the conservationand presentation of the Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Area.

Award winners come from a range of backgrounds including farmers, scientists, conservationists, artistsand tour operators. Previous recipients are listed on the attached sheet. The diverse award recipients,have all made an exceptional effort towards the protection and management of the World HeritageArea, often devoting many years of their life to their passion.

How the Awards operateSeveral awards are given each year. The Wet Tropics Board seeksnominations and advice from its staff,advisory committees, liaison groups,previous Cassowary Award recipientsand the broader community. Allnominations are considered in camera by the Board. Their decision is final.

Awards are given to individuals and/or an organisation or company. CassowaryAwards are not given to current federal,state or local politicians in order to avoidpoliticisation of the awards.

Awards ceremonyWinners are announced at a special ceremony.They receive an award and a Certificate ofAppreciation.

The real privilege of being an award recipient is tobe in the company of like-minded people recognisedfor their outstanding contribution to the protection ofthe Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.

It is hoped that the existence of such a group willenhance public support for the Wet Tropics WorldHeritage Area and that the Award recipients will play a collective custodial role to ensure the Wet Tropics is conserved for future generations.

QuestionsLana Lopatich (07) 4052 0533

Suggested categoriesThe suggested categories have been provided as a guide only. Awards are not necessarily given forevery suggested category as they are meant to bebroad and encompassing.

Suggested guide to categoriesFor individuals and groups who have made an outstanding contribution towards theconservation and presentation of the Wet Tropics.

Examples are:

• Arts and Culture

• Community Conservation

• Green business, Tourism and Media

• Science and Education

• Young Cassowary Awards

How to nominate:Simply complete the following ‘CassowaryAwards Nomination Form’ and post to:

Wet Tropics Management AuthorityPO Box 2050, Cairns 4870

deliver to:

Level 1, Cairns Corporate Tower 15 Lake Street, Cairns 4870

fax:

(07) 4031 1364

or email:

lana.lopatich@wtma.qld.gov.au

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1999 (8)John Donaghy Wet Tropics NeighbourAnna Graham Nature Based TourismErnie Grant Indigenous CultureSkyrail Nature Based TourismMargaret Thorsborne Community Conservation Nigel Tucker GovernmentErrol Wiles Wet Tropics NeighbourJoan Wright Community Conservation

2000 (12)Bamanga BubuNgadimunku Rangers Indigenous Culture George Patterson Bates PhilanthropyBill Cooper ArtsC4 – Mission Beach Community ConservationSue Fairley Wet Tropics NeighbourMark Heaton GovernmentAila Keto Conservation AdvocacyVirginia McGrath Unsung Hero Chris Rossi Rural LandholderMax Shepherd Nature Based Tourism Geoff Tracey and Len Webb Science / Conservation

2001 (8)Alexandra Bay School Community ConservationSibby Bresolin GovernmentGeorge Davis (dec.) Indigenous CultureHazel Douglas (dec.) Nature Based Tourism Sally Driml ScienceRosemary Hill Conservation AdvocacyGeorge Mansford Unsung HeroPeter Stanton Science

2002 (8)John Courtenay Nature Based Tourism Andree Griffin Arts Graham Harrington Community Conservation Tony Irvine (dec.) Science Davey Lawrence (dec.) & Girramay Elders Rainforest Aboriginal Culture Annabelle Olsson Unsung HeroErnie Raymont & Ngadjon-Jii Elders Rainforest Aboriginal CultureJohn Winter Landholder

2003 (08)Dr JoanBentrupperbaumer ScienceRuth Berry ArtsRussell Boswell Nature Based Tourism Ruth Lipscombe Community Conservation Charles Morganson Rainforest Aboriginal Culture Rupert Russell No categoryGeorge Skeene Rainforest Aboriginal Culture Janeene Wallwork Neighbour

2004 (10)Helen Adams (dec.) Unsung Hero Maisie Barlow (dec.) ArtsJax Bergersen Community ConservationMilton Brim (dec.) Rainforest Aboriginal CultureMargit Cianelli Unsung HeroRussell Fry NeighbourMike Hopkins ScienceTerry & Cathy Maloney Nature Based Tourism Allen Sheather Community ConservationBill Sokolitch Government

2005 (11)Shayne Allanson GovernmentWillie Brim Nature Based TourismStan Breeden ArtsDaintree Discovery Centre Wet Tropics Neighbour Andrew Graham ScienceAllison Halliday Rainforest Aboriginal CultureBob Jago Community ConservationVictor Maund Rainforest Aboriginal CultureJenny McLean Community ConservationSteve Russell Unsung HeroWonga Beach State School Young Cassowary Award

2006 (9)Bloomfield State School Young Cassowary Award Marcus & Tiffanie Bulstrode Wet Tropics NeighbourDaintree RainforestFoundation Community ConservationDawn and Cliff Frith Arts Betsy Jackes ScienceDeborah Pergolotti Unsung HeroRavenshoe Visitor Centre Conservation Education Phil Rist Rainforest Aboriginal CultureAnnie Wonga Rainforest Aboriginal Culture

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2007 (10)Frederick Michna Young Cassowary Award Tim Anderson Unsung HeroSandy Clague Conservation Wendy Cooper ArtsBruce Corcoran Community Conservation Kym Dungey & Jane Whytlaw Nature Based TourismEastern Kuku YalanjiNegotiating Team Rainforest Aboriginal CultureLes Jackson GovernmentDavid Leech & Wally Coutts Community Conservation Peta and Jon Notte Wet Tropics Neighbour

2008 (12)Leonard Andy Rainforest Aboriginal CultureMike Berwick ConservationDaryl Dickson ArtsAngela and Peter Freeman Nature Based Tourism Hambledon State School Young Cassowary Award Barbara Lanskey Community ConservationStella Martin GovernmentNeville Simpson EducationLinda Venn Unsung HeroWalker Family Tours Rainforest Aboriginal CultureDr Steve Williams ScienceWonga Beach State School Young Cassowary Award

2009 (10)Kuku Yalanji Dreamtime Tours Rainforest Aboriginal CultureOliver Schreiber Nature Based TourismJohn Beasley (dec.) Community ConservationKeith McDonald GovernmentSandra Charlton EducationPam Tully Unsung HeroProf Nigel Stork andProf Steve Turton ScienceMike Prociv ArtsPeter Salleras Wet Tropics Neighbour Gordonvale State School Young Cassowary Award

2010 (9)Mike Trenerry ArtsTableland NationalPark Volunteers Community ConservationTina Alderson GovernmentKeith and Lindsay Fisher Nature based tourism Suzanne Smith Neighbour and LandholderRichard Pearson ScienceJohn and Elaine Ridd Unsung Hero Vince Mundraby Rainforest Aboriginal CultureFeluga State School Young Cassowary Award

2011 (10)Peter Ogilvie GovernmentAlan Gillanders Community ConservationCAFNEC Community AdvocacyMoni Carlisle EducationMargaret Moorhouse Unsung HeroMargaret Freeman Rainforest Aboriginal CulturePeter Hitchcock Outstanding ContributionAustralian TropicalRainforest Plants CSIRO Science Steven Nowakowski ArtsMillaa Millaa State School Young Cassowary Award

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