SCCG selected as Finalist in the LGNSW Excellence in the Environment Awards

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The SCCG is thrilled to announce that the Little Penguin education video has been selected as a finalist in the Communication, Education, and Empowerment category of the LGNSW Excellence in the Environment Awards. This award recognises outstanding initiatives that inform and empower communities, increasing their capacity to actively contribute to sustainability efforts.

Our video, targeting the boating community, highlights the threats faced by the endangered Little Penguin population at Manly, including boat strikes and damage to crucial foraging habitats like seagrass beds. Developed in collaboration with Northern Beaches Council, NPWS, TfNSW, and local penguin wardens, this project forms a key part of SCCG’s broader sustainability strategy to protect marine biodiversity and promote compliance with boating regulations.

The awards ceremony will take place on 4 December 2024, and we are honoured to be among the finalists in this category, which celebrates environmental education programs and initiatives that foster community engagement and consultation.

Stay tuned for the results and our continued efforts in protecting the Little Penguins and other vital marine ecosystems!

Finalists | Environment Awards (lgnsw.org.au)

SCCG Named Finalist for Two Awards at 2024 Sustainable Cities Awards

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We are excited to announce that Sydney Coastal Councils Group (SCCG) has been named a finalist for its Little Penguin Education Video at the 2024 Sustainable Cities Awards. The video brings attention to the threats facing the Little Penguin colony at Spring Cove, including boat strikes, dogs, and damage to their foraging habitats, such as seagrass beds. It also highlights actions that the community can take to protect these penguins and secure their future at Manly.

SCCG has been shortlisted in two key award categories:

  • Biodiversity Conservation Award: This award recognises projects that regenerate, conserve, or advance scientific understanding of biodiversity in terrestrial and marine ecosystems.
  • Waterways and Marine Protection Award: This award celebrates programs and actions that restore and enhance natural waterways and beaches.

These nominations reflect the impact of SCCG’s efforts to protect Sydney’s biodiversity and marine environments.

For more information on the awards and other finalists, visit Keep Australia Beautiful NSW here.

Stay tuned for the results!