The Riverprize application process has never been easier, simply downloadand complete the Riverprizeapplication form, and submit it to
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by Friday 14 May.
Benefits of Entering the Riverprize:
Reflecting on the success of your river restoration and management programs, and improve relationships with stakeholders
Having your efforts acknowledged and judged by leaders in river management
Receiving feedback on the standard of your efforts compared with world leaders
Vie for recognition as a Riverprize finalist or winner, and a share of over half a million dollars in prize money
"Applying for Riverprize is an excellent way to review your activities and results" Jeff Jansson, Catchment Coordinator, Lake Macquarie - 2008 National Riverprize Winner
Riverprize is open to individuals, organisations or agencies who can demonstrate outstanding achievements in river management and restoration. The international award is open to Australian and international applicants. The national award is exclusively for Australian entrants.
What is the value of the Riverprize?
In 2010, the Prize pool is valued at A$550,000.
In 2008, the Australian Government provided A$1 million to fund the National Riverprize over a five-year period under the Water for the Future plan.
The National Riverprize 2010 is valued at A$200,000.
The Prize is split into two components:
1) cash component of $150,000
2) support by International Riverfoundation to establish a river twinning project in
Australia valued at A$50,000
The International Riverprize 2010 is valued at A$350,000.
The Prize is split into two components:
1) cash component of $250,000
2) support by International Riverfoundation to establish a river twinning project in
Australia or internationally valued at A$100,000
What are the judging criteria?
The main criteria for both Prizes are to demonstrate outstanding results in river or catchment/watershed management and substantial progress towards sustainability. Submissions also need to show evidence of high levels of program delivery, inclusiveness, public accountability and innovation.
Who are the judges?
Nominations in each category are judged by two separate panels comprising natural resource managers, representatives from water industry, government agencies, environmental organisations and eminent scientists from Australia and overseas.
2010 International Judging Panel:1. Prof Paul Greenfield (Judging Panel Chair) Vice Chancellor, University of Queensland (Australia)2. Dr Joe Baker, Chief Scientific Advisor, Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (Australia) 3. Mrs Leith Boully, Chair of Chair of the Centre for Rural and Regional Innovation (Australia) 4. Dr David Garman, Executive Director / President, Environmental Biotechnology CRC (Australia)5. Prof Stuart Bunn, Director, Centre for Riverine Landscapes, Griffith University, (Australia)6. Dr Ian Campbell, Principal Scientist, GHD (Australia)7. Mr Alan Vicory, Vice-President, Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (USA)
8. Dr Lifeng Li, Director Freshwater, World Wildlife Fund (Switz)
2010 National Judging Panel:1. Mrs Leith Boully, (Judging Panel Chair) Chair of the Centre for Rural and Regional Innovation (QLD)2. Prof Paul Greenfield, Vice Chancellor, University of Queensland (QLD)3. Ms Kerry Olsson, General Manager, National Water Commission (ACT)4. Mr Craig Bradley, Acting Assistant Secretary, Urban Water Security Branch Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (ACT)5. Dr Siwan Lovett, Director, Australian River Restoration Centre (ACT)6. Dr Arlene Buchan, Healthy Rivers Campaigner, Australian Conservation Foundation (VIC)
7. TBC in the coming weeks
What do I do if I have questions?
Judges will accept questions up until Friday 20 March. Contact
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if you have a question for the judging panel.
Attention: Natalie Baker
International Riverfoundation
PO Box 10907 Adelaide Street
Brisbane Qld 4000 Australia
Please note, we will confirm receipt of your nomination forms within 5 working days.
Good luck with your application!
For further information on the Riverprize or to clarify any of the nomination processes, please contact:
Natalie Baker
International Riverfoundation
Tel: +61 (0)7 3123 7767 (ext 401)
Fax: +61 (0)7 3103 4574
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