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The NSW Coastal Conference Committee invites you to participate in our annual state Conference, hosted this year by Ballina Shire Council.

The theme for the 2009 Conference is: "Staying Afloat - Rising to the Challenges."

Conference Background

The Conference attracts between 200 - 250 delegates from a wide range of areas, including: representatives from the public sector in State and Federal Government; representatives from local government areas throughout NSW; private sector consultants; coastal and marine consultants, planners and engineers; representatives from user groups and community organisations. Past conferences have been held in Wollongong (2008), Yamba (2007), Coffs Harbour (2006) and Narooma (2005). Special features of the Conference include off-site field visits, workshop discussion groups and a social program which provide participants the opportunity to network with colleagues and develop professional contacts.

NSW Coastal Awards

The NSW Coastal Conference Awards are presented to publicly recognise and acknowledge the contributions of individuals, groups, organisations and agencies toward the ecologically sustainable management of the NSW coastal zone. This year the conference will present awards for outstanding achievement in coastal zone management activities.

Award categories Include:

Ruth Readford Award for Lifetime Achievement
Honours an individual who has dedicated significant energies, time and commitment to improving planning and/or management of the NSW coast.

Innovation
Awarded to an individual, group, organisation or agency for initiation or development of innovative methods and techniques to address a coastal management issue.

Community involvement
Recognises an individual, group or organisation for excellence in community involvement in coastal management.

Local Government
Awarded to a coastal local council which has demonstrated excellence in the implementation of ESD in the coastal zone.

Student research
Awarded to an enrolled student whose academic study promises to positively contribute to coastal management.