Submissions

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Categories open for submission are:

Large Business

Outstanding achievements by a large business in adopting and implementing sustainability principles. Eligible entries are welcome from businesses employing 100 employees or more that demonstrate environmental leadership.

Small Business

Outstanding achievements in small business for their adoption of sustainable measures and minimising their environmental footprint. Eligible entries are welcome from businesses operating in Victoria with less than 100 employees in Victoria.

Products or Services

Outstanding product and/or service that reduces environmental impact from a lifecycle perspective. Eligible entries are welcome on products or services that are commercialised.

Community

Leadership, commitment and excellence in protecting and enhancing the Australian environment through individual and/or community group projects. Eligible entries are welcome on projects and/or initiatives based in Victoria from community groups, individuals, and primary and secondary schools.

Built Environment

The demonstration of excellence through innovation in a commercial or residential building, development, infrastructure or new technology that contributes to sustainability. Eligible entries are welcome for new or renovated mixed use or residential developments, infrastructure, built form, systems and technologies relating to the built environment.

State Government

The development and implementation of environmentally sustainable programs/initiatives by a state government body. Eligible entries are welcome from Victorian State Government departments, agencies and bodies.

Local Government

The development and implementation of environmentally sustainable initiatives by a local government. Eligible entries are welcome from Victorian local governments.

Tertiary Education

The development and delivery of educational programs and institutional practices that address and contribute to a more sustainable Victoria. Eligible entries are welcome from universities, TAFEs and higher education institutions.

For more information contact Wayne Slattery at Banksia Environmental Foundation on 03 9684 4667 or info@banksiafdn.com

Congratulations to the 2009 Award Winners 2009 AWARD WINNERS » In focus

mecu Limited

A leading financial provider demonstrating innovative practices and providing leadership through its comprehensive understanding of the business case for sustainable development.

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Lend Lease – The Gauge

The Gauge, officially Australia’s Greenest building, became the first building in the country to achieve a 6 Star Green Star Office ‘As- Built’ Certified rating from the Green Building Council of Australia.

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Yarra Valley Water

A retail water company business committed to putting sustainability into action from corporate strategy to day-to-day activities.

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Sustainable Plumbing Solutions

A company working closely with clients and community groups to develop a wider understanding of green technologies and educate people in how they can reduce their carbon footprint.

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Bentleigh West Primary School

Frogs and turtles roaming the school grounds, a wetland, a dry forest, a vegie patch – it sounds like Eden off the Nepean Highway. But there’s serious learning to be done at Bentleigh West Primary School, and a lot of it revolves around the environment. The school has a full-time environmental science coordinator, and educates [...]

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