In 2006 The Junior Award was introduced in memory of young Rian Payget Strathdee. A boy who loved Bushcare and getting out into nature.  It was introduced to reconised the kids who love the bush and has been part of the program ever since.

The roll of winners of this award include:

2006 – Richard and Ewan Samson
2007 – Bronte and Brae  Parker
2008 – Jamie and Kyle McPherson
2009 – Miranda Garofalow
2010 – Bailey Soloman
2011 – Rory Davis
2012 – Gibbergunyah Kids
2013 – Rachel Florey
2014 – Tyron and Kie Saunders
2015 – Meri Tinkler Smith (pictured above in the video)
2016 – Liam Booyens
2017 – Daniel Oakey
2018 – Rodney Towerton
2019 – Farley, Iris and Jim Moen
2020- Daemon Silk