Entries now open for 2016 World Environment Day Awards

Businesses, local governments, community organisations, individuals, schools and the media are invited to enter the 2016 United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA) World Environment Day Awards.

The national awards recognise innovative and outstanding environmental programs and initiatives from across Australia. Playing an important role in raising awareness about key environmental issues and challenges, the awards inspire individuals, organisations and businesses to take positive steps towards sustainability and environmental excellence in their homes, schools, communities and workplaces.

Entries will be open across 12 categories, including the newly created Infrastructure Innovation Award. This award is open to designers, engineers, organisations and governments whose infrastructure projects — such as built form, public transport, system design and telecommunications — have demonstrated innovation in sustainability.

The full list of award categories is as follows:

• Wetland and Wildlife Creations P/L Biodiversity Award
• Clean Energy Award (sponsored by the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources)
• Infrastructure Innovation Award
• Business Award
• Community Award
• Environmental School Award
• Environmental Education Award
• Excellence in Water Management Award
• Individual Award
• Local Government Award
• Media Award for Environmental Reporting
• Organisation Leadership Award

Entries will close at 5 pm AEST on 8 April. Winners will be announced at the awards presentation dinner, to be held on 6 June at ZINC, Federation Square, Melbourne.

For entry forms and award category criteria, please visit http://www.unaavictoria.org.au/awards-programs/world-environment-day-awards/.