General News
6 December, 2023
Life honour for Helen Langley
LOCAL environmental advocate Helen Langley has a long history with landcare groups.
Her years of dedication and commitment saw her recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the recent Victorian Environment Friends Network (VEFN) Awards ceremony.
VEFN convenor Anthony Bigelow congratulated all recipients in the awards.
“A heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and highly commended individuals and groups,” he said.
“Your dedication and passion make a significant impact on our environment and community.
“We also want to extend a special note of appreciation to our incredible volunteers. Your tireless efforts and commitment are the heartbeat of our organisation, and we are truly grateful for the positive impact you make every day.”
Mr Bigelow said the VEFN awards were a celebration of the “remarkable volunteers” and their achievements.
He thanked the Department of Environment, Energy and Climate Change for their support of the awards.
“Together, we are creating a brighter, greener future,” Mr Bigelow said.
“Thank you, DEECA, for being a crucial part of our journey.”
Mrs Langley has been involved in a variety of groups over the years including Timboon Field Naturalists, Warrnambool Field Naturalists, Camperdown-Timboon Rail Trail, Elingamite Cobrico Landcare Groups and the South East Australian Naturalists Association.
“I’m delighted and a little overwhelmed,” she said.
“I wasn’t expecting it. It’s very much a surprise; but very satisfying.”
Mrs Langley said she had enjoyed being in involved the various groups and with the Field Naturalists she had travelled all over Australia.
“It’s opened doors for me,” she said.
“The people I have met along the way and I’ve been to places I wouldn’t have thought of before.”
Mrs Langley said she particularly enjoyed talking to people about the natural world and sparking curiosity.