The Loder Cup Certificate, The Department of Conservation
2021 - 2025
Hand-painted certificates for the recipients of the Loder Cup. This is one of the countries oldest and most prestigious conservation awards presented to remarkable individuals who have contributed (often) a life time of protection and conservation of native flora.
Presented by the Department of Conservation and the Minister for the Environment. Gerald Loder began the award in 1926.
Plants are selected specifically for the recipient in relationship to the areas they have protected and life’s achievements as outlined in their nomination.
2021 - Dr. Berverly Clarkson
2022 - Simon Walls
2023 - Michael Harding
2024 - John Barkla
2025 - Kelvin Lloyd