Posts Tagged ‘award’
2011 Melbourne Awards
Posted in Seeking by Kate Archdeacon on March 2nd, 2011
The 2011 Melbourne Awards will once again celebrate companies and individuals who have contributed to making Melbourne a more environmentally sustainable city. Contributions may include advancements in sustainable innovation and design or the development of new environmental projects or programs. Also eligible are programs that change community behaviour and educate or inspire individuals and businesses to work towards making our city more sustainable. The Awards also recognise contributions to Melbourne’s community and profile. If you’ve worked hard to make a difference, or know someone who has, the City of Melbourne encourages you to enter today.
Nominations must be received no later than Monday 2 May.
Winners will be honoured at a prestigious Gala Awards Ceremony at the Town Hall on 27 August. Visit www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/melbourneawards and download an entry form or call 9658 9348 for more information.
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2011 Yarra Sustainability Awards: nominations now open
Posted in Seeking by Kate Archdeacon on January 12th, 2011
Photo: 2010 Sustainable Garden Winner, Luscious Lane
The Yarra Sustainability Awards celebrate the Yarra community’s innovative efforts towards environmental sustainability. Whether it is forward-thinking architectural design that cuts energy use, a scheme to recycle food waste or something you have done in your own home or business, Council wants to hear about it and spread the word. Categories include environmentally sustainable design, community action, business, home and garden (renters and home owners) and schools and children’s centres. Winners of the awards will be announced at a celebration at the Richmond Town Hall in June 2011.
To coincide with the call for nominations, a poster exhibition featuring finalists and winners from the 2010 awards will be on display at Richmond Town Hall until 4 February. The 27 posters on display highlight some of the outstanding environmental initiatives happening in Yarra right now. To nominate yourself or someone you know, or to find out more about the awards click here. For the Innovation in Sustainable Design category click here.
Entries close 31 March 2011.
Further information: Rachel Oliphant, Community Sustainability Officer
Ph: 9205 5769 Email: Rachel.Oliphant@yarracity.vic.gov.au
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Seeking nominations for the 2009 Riverprize – the world’s largest river restoration award!
Posted in Seeking by Ferne Edwards on March 3rd, 2009
Community groups and catchment authorities working on restoration of rivers across Australia can apply for the award until 30 April 2009. The National Riverprize ($200,000) is now funded by an Australian Government grant under its Water for the Future plan. Australians can apply for both the national and international award. All finalists are invited to present their projects at the International Riversymposium – the preeminent international conference on freshwater resources management in Brisbane (21-24 September 2009).
Nomination forms and entry guidelines are available at International Riverfoundation’s website .
Outcomes from a Churchill Fellow on Green Roofs and Sustainability
Posted in Research by Rob Eales on January 13th, 2009
Melbourne resident and Victorian Coordinator of Green Roofs Australia, Ben Nicholson was selected as a 2008 Churchill Fellow, an Australian Trust established in 1965 whose principal object is to perpetuate and honour the memory of Sir Winston Churchill by the award of Travelling Fellowships known as Churchill Fellowships. This award gave Ben an opportunity to pursue his interest in green roofs and sustainability, as he was able to spend two months visiting green roofs and walls and meeting with the pioneers in this emerging eco-industry around the world.
A copy of Ben’s report is attached for your information. The report is a short read of 12 pages, but if you have limited time, go straight to the Executive Summary for the key points.
Ben strongly encourages anyone with an interest in contributing to Australias future to consider applying for a Churchill Fellowship. It is truly a life-changing experience! For more information about the Churchill Fellowships click here.