Media Alert
October 15, 2010
Environmental Leaders Revealed At Banksia Awards
The 2010 Banksia Awards, Australia’s most prestigious environmental awards series,
will reveal this year’s winners at a Sydney Town Hall awards ceremony on Friday,
October 15.
The 22 year-old awards recognise Australia’s leading environmental and sustainable
initiatives across business, government and community organisations, and act as a
barometer of change across the sustainability landscape.
There are ten Banksia award categories in total, covering areas such as education,
indigenous programs, built environment, clean technology and water, with the Origin
Gold Banksia Award celebrating the top entry across all categories.
Additional award categories include the Prime
Minister’s Environmentalist of the Year,
to be presented by Tony Burke MP, Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water,
Population and Communities.
Other special award categories include the Mercedes-Benz Australian Environmental
Research Award, the Banksia Community Grant supported by GPT Group and the
Banksia Peoples Choice Award supported by Australia Post.
Graz van Egmond, Executive Director of the Banksia Environmental Foundation said,
“Surprisingly we’ve had our highest ever level of submissions this year within the big
business category. There are incredible success stories showcasing communities,
business and government who have come together to achieve amazing results.”
“Another encouraging aspect of this year’s competition is the numerous examples of
business taking a leadership role and demonstrating how smart sustainability practices
can translate into smart and profitable business practice.”
What:
2010 Banksia Awards Presentation
Where Sydney Town Hall, 483 George St, Sydney
When:
October 15, 6.30pm – 10.00pm
Interview and speaker talent:
Banksia Award winners
Tony Burke MP, Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
Graz van Egmond, Executive Director of the Banksia Foundation
Allan Zavod - composer
Photo opps/collateral: Awards presentation footage, Environmental Symphony performance
with Allan Zavod, winner photography
RSVP and Contact: Robert Marson, Killer Whale, Tel: 0404 464 902, robert@killerwhale.com.au
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