Celebrating Excellence at the VEFN Awards Ceremony! On November 18th, we had the honor of recognising individuals and groups who have made exceptional contributions to our community. Join us in congratulating the winners of the VEFN Awards:
Best Friend Award:
Tony Castle, Friends of Mt Worth State Park Highly Commended: Robert (Bob) Thomas, Friends of Wilson ReserveLifetime Achievement Award:
Helen Langley, Timboon Field NaturalistsYoung Best Friend Award (15-21 years category):
Sophie Hart, Melbourne Girls CollegeOutstanding Friends Group:
Highly Commended:Habitat Connections Award:
KooyongKoot AllianceA heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and highly commended individuals and groups! Your dedication and passion make a significant impact on our environment and community.
We also want to extend a special note of appreciation to our incredible volunteers. Your tireless efforts and commitment are the heartbeat of our organization, and we are truly grateful for the positive impact you make every day.
A special shout-out to our incredible funding partner, the Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Change (DEECA Greater Melbourne)! Your steadfast support empowers us to celebrate and honor the exceptional contributions of individuals and groups in our community. Together, we are creating a brighter, greener future. Thank you, DEECA, for being a crucial part of our journey!
As we wrap up this year’s ceremony, we’re already looking forward to the next one in 2024. To our remarkable volunteers, we encourage you to consider applying and sharing your inspiring stories. The VEFN Awards are a celebration of your extraordinary contributions, and we can’t wait to showcase more of your remarkable achievements in the coming years.
Thank you for being the heart and soul of the VEFN community. Your passion and commitment make a significant difference, and we’re grateful to have you on this journey with us.
