Entries open for DOC Conservation in Action Award

13 August 2009

Entries for the DOC Conservation in Action Award open today and the winner will be announced at a special event in Wellington in October 2009.

The Award recognises tourism organisations that have invested significant effort and resources in successful conservation initiatives.

The primary motivation for visitors to come to New Zealand is to see and enjoy our natural landscapes and scenery. The tourism sector needs to protect and enhance the environment on which it depends, so that it can continue to be enjoyed by future generations of New Zealanders and visitors.                                                                                        

This award is for a tourism organisation that goes out of their way to be involved in practical conservation projects.The previous recipients include:

2008 - Karori Sanctuary
2007 - Real Journeys Ltd
2006 - Dive! Tutukaka

Entries for the DOC Conservation in Action Award will be judged on their participation in conservation and the way they interpret and promote the natural environment. The winner will show how tourism and conservation mutually benefit one another.

This Award is sponsored by the Department of Conservation and managed by the Tourism Industry Association on behalf of the Tourism Industry New Zealand Trust.

To find out more information please go to the Tourism Industry Awards website www.tourismawards.co.nz and download the entry form. Entries close on 31 August 2009.

For further information, please contact:
Ann-Marie Johnson
Senior Communications Advisor
Tourism Industry Association (TIA)

Phone: 04 496 5001
Mobile: 027 600 4565
Email: ann-marie.johnson@tianz.org.nz