The F.O.C.K. was a finalist in the 2024 National Sports & Physical Activity Convention Awards under the category of "Programs and Activities".
While we didn't win the award in 2024 we were honoured to be a finalist for “Innovative programs, activities and events that have been developed to encourage the community to be more active and increase participation.”
That's exactly what we're about!
“With the largest ever number of submissions this year, the standards have been exceptionally high, and short-listing was very hard. Congratulations to all those who submitted as they showcase the excellent work that is being invested in communities across Australia.”
You can read more here: https://nationalsportsconvention.com.au/2024-australian-sport-recreation-and-play-innovation-awards-finalists-announced/
The F.O.C.K. was a finalist in the 2023 NSW Tourism Awards for the "Take 3 for the Sea Litter Prevention Award". This award reflects our dedication to sustainability and environmental responsibility, our leadership in promoting environmental excellence and exceptional visitor experiences, and for shaping a more sustainable future for tourism in NSW.
(We didn't bring home Gold. We got our butts well and truly kicked by the amazing team from Sydney by Kayak. But we were of course delighted to see that it was a #paddling business that took home the gong!)
We were honoured to receive a small award at the NSW Tourism Awards for our 2022 event. The Groundswell Program by Take 3 for the Sea is about getting tourism operators to make a difference around litter in the places they conduct their tours (and festivals!). We'd like to say thank you to #take3 for taking a punt on our crazy event idea - and thanks for this commendation!
Don't forget to #take3 for the sea at the F.O.C.K. and whenever you are out and about.
Check back here in the coming months!
Interviews on 2ST, PowerFM and Triple U FM
Interview on 2ST https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D6dVwjsrFa8cIG_U1jJH-OMrQnSv-yGx/view?usp=sharing
https://kangaroovalley.nsw.au/valleyvoice/2022/06/01/what-the-fock/
Interview on Power 94.9FM https://www.949powerfm.com.au/podcast-player/show/8102605-fock-festival-with-dylan-jones-breakfast-with-abby-and-riley/power-fm-breakfast
https://weareexplorers.co/the-fock-kangaroo-valley/
https://www.ulladullatimes.com.au/story/7769228/whats-on-in-the-shoalhaven-this-week/
https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/7791647/kangaroo-valley-prepares-for-the-festival-of-fock/
https://paddle.org.au/2022/07/05/mypaddleoz-on-the-water-with-the-festival-of-canoe-and-kayak/
Interviews on 2ST, Triple U FM, and on WIN News.