$20,000 General Jeffery Soil Health Award: Nominations open

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Landcare Australia has announced the opening of nominations for the 2025 General Jeffery Soil Health Award, marking the third consecutive round of this prestigious honour.

The award, which includes a $20,000 prize, celebrates individuals and groups dedicated to improving soil health while inspiring and educating others. It aims to provide the winner with vital support to expand their work in this crucial field.

Recognising Champions of Soil Health

The selection panel for the 2025 award features past winners and prominent soil health advocates, Dr Oliver Knox and Emerita Professor Dr Lynette Abbott, who bring a wealth of experience and passion to the process.

Dr Knox, a leading soil educator and researcher, gained acclaim for his innovative “Soil Your Undies” campaign, which highlighted the importance of healthy soils. Reflecting on the award, he said, ““We all have a responsibility to our soils and soil health. The more we do, the better the future for Australia’s soils.”

Emerita Professor Dr Lynette Abbott, the inaugural award winner in 2020, also urged experts to nominate deserving colleagues, stating: “This award uniquely highlights the diverse contributions to soil health across Australia. It’s an invaluable recognition of innovative approaches to preserving our soils.”

Expanding Eligibility to Environmental Groups

For the first time, Landcare Australia has broadened the eligibility criteria to include voluntary environmental groups and organisations actively working to protect and improve soil health. This expansion aims to amplify soil health conversations in biodiversity and environmental contexts.

Dr Shane Norrish, CEO of Landcare Australia, emphasised the award’s significance: “Healthy, well-managed soil is fundamental to food production, food security, and human health. By recognising those who are safeguarding Australia’s soils, we are building a more sustainable future.”
He added, “By widening the criteria, we hope to shine a spotlight on farmers, land managers, educators, and groups who are making significant contributions to soil health.”

Nominations for the 2025 General Jeffery Soil Health Award are open until Monday, 31 March 2025.

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