Whangawehi Catchment Group has scooped the supreme winner of the Green Ribbon Awards.
The award was presented at a ceremony this evening by the Minister for the Environment Dr Nick Smith and Minister for Conservation Maggie Barry.
The group has been passionate about making a difference to the Whangawehi catchment on the Mahia Peninsula since 2011.
Hawke's Bay Regional Council is just one organisation involved with the group, providing the support of a project manager.
Council chairman Rex Graham says: "I'm absolutely delighted for them and it could not go to a more deserving group. I am not surprised they have won this prestigious award, because this is such a great community initiative that we would like to see happen in other areas.