Grab your tickets for the 4040 Forum and Social  here

All the Forum details are here

AABR Bush Regenerators Awards

Know someone whose contribution to bush regeneration deserves recognition?

Nominate them for an AABR Bush Regenerators Award and help us celebrate the people whose knowledge, skills, commitment and enthusiasm make a difference. From pioneers to emerging practitioners, we want to recognise those helping bush regeneration thrive now and into the future.

Download the Nomination form

The AABR Bush Regenerators Awards recognise and celebrate the people who make an outstanding contribution to bush regeneration. They acknowledge achievement across the sector — from advancing bush regeneration practice and inspiring community involvement to sharing knowledge, supporting AABR and contributing to the future of the profession.

These awards matter because bush regeneration is built on people: their knowledge, skills, persistence and willingness to share what they have learned. Recognising their contributions helps honour the work that has brought the profession to where it is today, while encouraging the people and ideas that will carry it forward.

Award criteria

• Nominees must have worked as an on-ground bush regenerator at some stage and be nominated by an AABR member.
• The work referred to must be definable as (or relate to) bush regeneration as understood by AABR i.e efficiently and effectively fostering the natural recovery of local indigenous plant

1. Major Pioneer in Bush Regeneration

Successfully demonstrated an innovative philosophy, method or technique that has substantially advanced the cause of bush regeneration.

2. Outstanding Contribution to Community Bush Regeneration

Inspired high accomplishment among bush regeneration volunteers

3. Outstanding Contribution to Bush Regeneration Communication/Education

Played an important role in informing practitioners and a broader audience about the philosophy and practice of bush regeneration.

4. Outstanding service to AABR

Contributed substantial time and effort as a member of an AABR committee or sub-committee

5. Next Gen Bush Regenerator  – Under 40

Demonstrated outstanding commitment and contribution to bush regeneration and shown the potential to help shape the future of the profession.

6. Young Bush Regenerator – Under 25

Demonstrated enthusiasm, initiative and growing skill in bush regeneration, with a commitment to contributing to the future of the profession.How to submit a nomination

How to Nominate

Nominations can be made in writing by an AABR member. Using the form or providing the details requested below, please provide the name of your nominee for the category and a brief description about why you feel they deserve this award. (Additional information can be appended.)

You may nominate a person under as many categories as you like ( i.e. only 1 or all 5, if you like) Please email nominations to: whatson@aabr.org.au by the strict closing date of 28 October 2026.  The awards will be decided by a panel appointed by the current AABR Board.

Nomination Form Details required

• Name of person nominating and contact details (including phone number) to allow us to discuss this application with you.
• Name of a second AABR member who can support this nomination, and their Contact details
• Name of Nominee, (The person receiving the award) and their contact details to allow us to contact the person if they are successful
• Name of the award being nominated for:

1. 1. Major Pioneer in Bush Regeneration
   2. Outstanding Contribution to Community Bush Regeneration
   3. Outstanding Contribution to Bush Regeneration Communication/Education
   4. Outstanding service to AABR
   5. Next Gen Bush Regenerator – Under 40
   6. Young Bush Regenerator – Under 25

• Reasons for the nomination (please append additional information if you can, including photos.)

Grab your tickets for the 4040 Forum and Social  here