The Sunshine Coast Environment Council (SCEC) warmly congratulates Kerry Neill and TribalLink, recipients of the 2026 Froggie Award, presented as part of the Sunshine Coast Biosphere Awards held on Friday 26 June.

Kerry Neill and TribalLink were recognised for their outstanding contribution to environmental stewardship, cultural connection and community education. TribalLink empowers communities to take an active role in caring for Country and fostering long-term environmental stewardship. Their work exemplifies the leadership, innovation and community impact that the Froggie Award seeks to celebrate.

SCEC also extends its congratulations to all of the nominees for the Froggie Award including outstanding Froggie finalists:
• Bamboo Projects
• ECOllaboration
• Ian Webster and Di Lanskey
• Dr Leah Barclay

The high calibre of this year's nominees reflects the extraordinary commitment and passion that exists across our region for protecting nature, strengthening communities and creating a more sustainable future. These finalists represent some of the very best examples of environmental leadership and community spirit.

SCEC also congratulates the hosts of the Sunshine Coast Biosphere Awards, the Sunshine Coast Council, for delivering such an inspiring celebration of sustainability leadership, community achievement and environmental stewardship. The Sunshine Coast Biosphere Awards elevate important work and inspire others to help shape a thriving future for our region.

SCEC is delighted to see the return of the Froggie as part of this year's Biosphere Awards. For more than 20 years, the Froggies were the region's premier environmental awards, becoming a symbol of environmental excellence and a highly valued recognition of dedication, leadership and positive impact. It is wonderful to see this long-standing tradition of recognising environmental excellence on the Sunshine Coast continue.

Congratulations to Kerry Neill and TribalLink, all Froggie nominees and finalists, and all participants in the Sunshine Coast Biosphere Awards for the outstanding contributions you are making towards a thriving and sustainable Sunshine Coast.