October 8, 2015

Central Region Awards Ceremony – 11 September 2015

The Annual Stewardship Awards Evening for the Central region was held on 11 September 2015 at Van Loveren, Roberston. This night served Conservation At Work with the oppertunity to give recognition to Conservation At Work Members who excel in conservation excellance. The following Awards were awarded to our members:

Liz Eglington presenting the award to Louis Jordaan
Liz Eglington presenting the award to Louis Jordaan

Chairperson of Conservation At Work, Liz Eglington presenting Louis Jordaan with The Cape Fox Gold Award, awarded to Rooiberg Breede Conservancy.

Liz & Mossie
Liz Eglington Handing the award to Mossie Basson

Conservation At Work co-awarded the Manager of Rooiberg Breede Conservancy, Mossie Basson for his continuous contribution of excellence in conservation. Above: Liz Eglington presenting Mossie Basson with his award.

Liz & Alison Green
Liz Eglington presenting the award to Alison Green

Groenlandberg Conservancy were awarded The Cape Fox Silver Award and Alison Green accepted the Award on the evening.

Liz & Dr Paul Cluver
Liz Eglington presenting award to Dr Paul Cluver

The award for Best Conserved Property was awarded to Cluver Family Nature Reserve. Above: Accepting the award is Dr Paul Cluver

 

Liz & Francis Steyn
Liz Eglington Presenting the award to Francis Steyn

Conservation At Work awarded Western Cape Department of Agriculture: Sustainable Resource management, Landcare with the Most Valuable Partner Award for execptional support and co-operation in conservation . Above: Accepting the award is Francis Steyn.

 

Francis Steyn (DOA,Landcare), Tjerch Hoekstra (Cape Nature), Liz Eglington (Conservation At Work), Garth Mortimer (Cape Nature)
Francis Steyn (DOA,Landcare), Tjerch Hoekstra (Cape Nature), Liz Eglington (Conservation At Work), Garth Mortimer (Cape Nature)

Above (from left to right); Francis Steyn (DOA, Landcare), Tjerch Hoekstra (Cape Nature), Liz Eglington (Conservation At Work) and Garth Mortimer (Cape Nature)

Tjerch Hoekstra, Liz Eglington,Mossie Basson, Garth Mortimer
Tjerch Hoekstra, Liz Eglington,Mossie Basson, Garth Mortimer

Above: Tjerch Hoekstra (Cape Nature), Liz Eglington (Conservation At Work), Mossie Basson (Rooiberg Breede Conservancy) and Garth Mortimer (Cape Nature)

A Great Thank you to the funders that made this event possible.

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