On Saturday 30 August, the Friends of Parks and Nature Inc and National Parks and Wildlife Service SA along with sponsors Nature Foundation, Green Adelaide, ElectraNet and Adelaide Airport gathered to celebrate the incredible contributions of our Friends of Parks and Nature volunteers at the 2025 Awards Dinner at the Adelaide Pavilion. It was a night filled with inspiration and connection as we acknowledged the people and groups who help protect and conserve South Australia’s natural environment. The night began with Jack Buckskin from Kuma Kaaru and his daughter Mahleaha, who welcomed us to Country, the Deputy Premier, The Hon. Susan Close, Minister for Climate, Environment and Science delivered an opening address followed by Sophie Green from Fungi Map presenting on recent surveys which were supported by recent Citizen Science Grants.
To view photos from the night, click here.
To read more about the finalists submissions, click here.
Congratulations to all our Award Winners and Nominees!
Your dedication and commitment to conservation, community, and connection with nature is truly remarkable.
Nature Foundation Habitat Restoration and Protection Award
GOLD: Friends of Brownhill Creek
SILVER: Friends of Kenneth Stirling Conservation Park
Green Adelaide Wildlife Protection and Recovery Award
GOLD: Friends of Bool and Hacks Lagoons
SILVER: Friends of Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park
Adelaide Airport Limited Community Engagement Award
GOLD: Walking SA
SILVER: Friends of Black Hill and Morialta Parks
ElectraNet Innovation Award
GOLD: Friends of the Heysen Trail and other Walking Trails Inc.
National Parks and Wildlife SA Cultural and Structural Heritage Award
GOLD: Friends of Old Government House
Thank you to all the volunteers who attended the awards dinner. We would also like to acknowledge the support of our sponsors: Nature Foundation, ElectraNet, Adelaide Airport, and Green Adelaide.
