Congratulations to the three finalists for the prestigious 2025 Bob Hawke Landcare Award today, the highly coveted award recognises excellence in landcare and sustainable agriculture.
Dedicated to the former Australian Prime Minister, the Hon. Bob Hawke AC, the award is a prestigious national honour that publicly recognises an individual, group, or organisation championing landcare and inspiring others to take action on their property or in their community.
The 2025 Bob Hawke Landcare Award finalists include:
- Garry Kadwell
- Holbrook Landcare Network
- Stuart McAlpine
The 2025 Bob Hawke Landcare Award winner will receive a $30,000 prize and be announced at the 2025 National Landcare Awards Gala Dinner on Tuesday, 23 September, an event hosted as part of the 2025 National Landcare Conference. The prize will support the winner for further development of their knowledge and skills in sustainable land management to enable an even stronger contribution to landcare.
The award honours the legacy of the Hon. Bob Hawke, recognising his pivotal role in transforming landcare from a grassroots community initiative into a national movement, securing unique bipartisan support.
Learn more about the Bob Hawke Landcare Award here.
Learn more about the finalists
Garry Kadwell
Fourth generation farmer Garry Kadwell is committed to sustainable farming through innovative practices that enhance productivity, profitability, and the quality of natural resources.
Holbrook Landcare Network
Supports the rural community to achieve positive and enduring changes in agricultural productivity, environmental sustainability and social capacity in the region.
Stuart McAlpine
A pioneer in sustainable farming, transforming his family farm in Buntine, Western Australia, to enhance productivity, profitability, and natural capital.