Discover the outstanding projects and people shaping the future of local government through our AMPLIFY Awards Spotlight Series. This new initiative has been created to shine a light on the finalists of the 25th Annual Leadership Excellence Awards, providing a new way for our members to learn from the people, projects and ideas being recognised across the local government sector.
Across 11 webinars, each session will focus on a different award category, giving finalists the opportunity to share their projects, unpack their approach and highlight the outcomes they have achieved for their councils and communities.
Hear firsthand about the challenges they overcame, the lessons they learned, and the outcomes they achieved, while connecting with your peers from across the sector. Whether you're looking for fresh ideas, inspiration, or opportunities to collaborate, these sessions offer a unique chance to learn from some of local government's most outstanding leaders and projects.
AMPLIFY is designed to elevate best practice, support cross-council learning and create more opportunities for sector-wide connection in an accessible online format.
The finalists we will hear from in the category of Excellence in Emergency Management / Disaster Recovery are:
Algal Bloom Response
Tyron Bennetts - Coordinator Parks and Biodiversity, City of Charles Sturt
Max Phillips - Digital Communications Advisor, City of Charles Sturt
When South Australia’s unprecedented algal bloom washed thousands of marine animals onto local beaches, the City of Charles Sturt acted swiftly to protect both the environment and the community. Hear from the team to discover the strategies, partnerships and community engagement approaches that turned a complex crisis, into a trusted and effective response.
Bushfire Preparedness and Resilience Project
Dan Baker - General Manager Engineering and Horticulture, City of Mitcham
As bushfire risk continues to evolve, councils need smarter, more proactive ways to prepare communities and protect landscapes. Join us as the City of Mitcham explains how this award-winning project transformed bushfire planning and delivered practical, scalable solutions that can be adapted across local government.
Harmful Algal Bloom Response
Nick Perry - Manager Economic Development and Business Sustainability, Yorke Peninsula Council
How do you lead a community through an environmental crisis with no roadmap? Hear the regional council perspective from Yorke Peninsula Council to learn how they combined rapid action, strong advocacy, and innovative community initiatives to respond to one of South Australia’s most significant and ongoing environmental challenges.
This webinar will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams.
Please be aware that our AMPLIFY Awards Spotlight Series is open to LG Professionals SA Members only.
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