Phil Newbury was recognised for Individual Environmental Leadership or Action for the unique way he has contributed to keeping waste glass out of Southland landfill. Photos: Nicole Sharp : 'Environmental champions' honoured

Southland disAbility Enterprises general manager Hamish McMurdo accepts the Environmental Leadership in Business Award on behalf of Southland disAbility Enterprises. : 'Environmental champions' honoured

Robin Pagan accepts the Environmental Achievement Award on behalf of the Invercargill City Council Parks and Reserves team. : 'Environmental champions' honoured

Janet Gregory thanks the judges after she was presented with the new Kaitiaki Tohu Pai (Guardian Award) for her outstanding commitment to the promotion and protection of biodiversity across the Murihiku community. : 'Environmental champions' honoured

Graeme (left) and Jan Appleby receive the Councillors' Special Award from Environment Southland councillor and judge Rowly Currie. : 'Environmental champions' honoured

Doc’s Phil Melgren presents Kindergartens South discovering nature teacher Wendy McLachlan (centre) and senior teacher Pam Wilson with the Environmental Action in Education Award in recognition of their Nature Discovery Programme. : 'Environmental champions' honoured

Paddy O’Brien (left), of the Invercargill Licensing Trust, presents James Quaid (centre) and Karl Lawrence, of RDM Services, with the Environmental Innovation Award for their work tackling damp, cold homes in Southland. : 'Environmental champions' honoured

Lucy de Latour, of Wynn Williams, presents Matt McKenzie and wife Sarah with the Environmental Leadership in Farming and Land Management Award for their commitment to taking environmental impact into consideration when making decisions on farm. : 'Environmental champions' honoured

The Bluff/Motupohue Environment Trust received the Environmental Action in the Community Award for its dedication to restoring native birdsong to Bluff Hill. : 'Environmental champions' honoured