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Bessie Rischbieth
Written by Administrator
Margaret River Councillor wins Bessie!
LYN SERVENTY of Margaret River has been awarded the prestigious Bessie Rischbieth Conservation Award by the Conservation Council of WA for 2009
The Bessie Award recognizes those outstanding leaders of the environment movement in Western Australia. Lyn has been a tireless advocate for environmental protection in the Margaret River area for over 25 years. Her drive, determination and strategic approach to conservation issues in the face of unrelenting development pressure has been critical in reducing impacts on the natural environment in the region.
Lyn has made an exceptional contribution to conservation matters in the region and a constant support and inspiration to the community.
Lyn accepting her award with CCWA Director Piers Verstegen
Bessie Rischbieth Conservation Award
In honour of Bessie Rischbieth, a pioneer of the conservation movement in WA, this award is awarded annually to an individual volunteer who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the Western Australian environment.
The recipient will have been activley involved in the conservation movement as a volunteer for a numberof years, have campaigned on an issue, or a number of issues and have displayed qualities of courage, integrity, perserverence and commitment.
Areas for evaluation
The recipient will have upheld one or more of the following principles of conservation:
- The protection of the environment through creative campaigning and advocacy
- The sustainable use of natural resources (e.g. waste minimisation, recycling)
- The protection of communities from harmful pollution or inappropriate development
- Community education about the environment and sustainability
- Empowering and organising individuals and groups to protect the environment
Specific additional areas for evaluation
- Length of volunteer environmental activism
- Level (degree) of involvement
- Grassroots interaction
- Effectiveness in environmental awareness raising and networking
- Sustaining involvement until conlusion of campaign (s)
The award is specifically intended for a person who has had the courage to challenge Government and non-government decision makers.
