Entries now open for Victorian Premier's Sustainability Awards 2016

Victorians who have shown leadership in sustainability and a commitment to improving the environment are encouraged to enter the 2016 Premier’s Sustainability Awards.

Sustainability Victoria CEO Stan Krpan said the awards are a good way of acknowledging groups and individuals that have made innovative developments in reducing their environmental impact and are contributing to a more sustainable future.

“The awards encourage innovation across all sectors, with a focus on delivering a triple bottom line — environmental, economic and social benefits for Victoria,” he said.

“Delivering these awards each year means we continue to discover the passion and talent Victorians have for protecting their natural environment and thinking creatively about new sustainable practices.”

Entries are now open for state and local government, businesses, organisations, community groups and individuals who are leading the way in sustainable innovation and practices. There are 10 award categories this year:

• Built Environment
• Community
• Education
• Environmental Justice
• Environmental Protection
• Government
• Health
• Innovative Products or Services
• Large Business
• Small and Medium Enterprises

In addition to these awards, the Premier will personally select two overall winners for the Premier’s Regional Recognition Award and the Premier’s Recognition Award.

Entries close Monday, 27 June at 5 pm. Finalists will be announced in August and winners in October.

For more information on how to enter, visit www.sustainabilityawards.vic.gov.au.

Image caption: A 2015 finalist in the Environmental Justice category — the Australian Youth Climate Coalition for the Seed Indigenous Youth Climate Network.