The Wama Foundation warmly acknowledges the individuals and organisations whose commitment and expertise have helped shape our evolution from a visionary idea to a nationally significant destination for art and the environment.
We extend our deepest thanks to the following founding benefactors for their generous support: African Wildlife Safaris, Rose and Russell Altmann, Christine and Mark Armour, Sue and Andrew Cunningham, Suzanne Davies, Lesley and Chris Deighton, Val Diamond and John Funder, Christine Dunn, Lariane Fonseca, Diane Forbes, Andrew Forrest, Forster Foundation, Michael Gannon, Halls Gap Community Association, Hanbury Foundation, Hansen-Little Foundation, Joan Hessidence and Rick Wall, Joan and George Lefroy AM, Glenda and Greg Lewin AM, Celia and Peter Maloney, the Mann Bequest, Philip and Robyn Mellett, Maria Myers AC and Allan Myers AC, Sue and David Oldfield, Margaret Ross, Tracey and Andrew Sisson AO, Carol Sisson, Diana and Brian Snape, Gwen and Lloyd Thomas, Paula and Steve Toal, Jan and Peter Weston, Suellen Wilkie, and Janet and David Witham.
We also gratefully acknowledge the many individuals and organisations who have contributed their time, expertise, and resources over the years, including Arts Advisory Council, Australian Plants Society – Grampians Group, Yaraan Bundle, Denis Crawford, Michelle Forbes, John Gerrand, Chrissie Goldrick, Grampians Wildlife Art Society Committee (with special mention to Peter Voice), Merle Hathaway, Jallukar Landcare, Dr. Goff Letts (the late) and Diana Snape, Lewin Family Foundation, Tya Lovett, Lucy McEachern Gallery, Neil Macumber, Neil and Wendy Marriott, MvS Architects, Dr. Anthea Nicholls, Northern Grampians Shire Council, Maudie Palmer, RBG Cranbourne, Titta Seacombe, Sofitel on Collins, State Government of Victoria, John Tiddy, Ange Turrell, and the Wama Board (past and present).
Finally, we acknowledge the invaluable contribution of the many community members, educators, artists, landcare and conservation workers, students, Cultural practitioners, as well as local council and tourism representatives who have supported Wama through presentations, working bees, markets, open gardens, exhibitions, and fundraising events since our inception. We sincerely thank all those—named and unnamed—whose contributions have helped bring our vision to life.
