Environmental champions honoured

Nominations are now open for the 2008 Green Ribbon Awards, which honour New Zealand’s environmental heroes, according to Environment Minister Trevor Mallard.

“The Green Ribbon Awards recognise the outstanding contributions of individuals, organisations and businesses to sustaining, protecting and enhancing New Zealand’s environment,” said Mallard.

“Nominations are open to all individuals, businesses and community organisations which are putting their commitment and dedication to the environment into action, and helping New Zealand to become the first truly sustainable nation in the world.”

The categories include:

• urban sustainability;
• sustainable land use;
• making a difference to household sustainability;
• community action for the environment — young people;
• businesses making a difference;
• community action for the environment — volunteers and not-for-profit organisations;
• environment in the spotlight;
• innovative solutions for the environment;
• lifetime commitment to the environment.

Nominations for the awards close on 7 April, and winners will be announced at a ceremony on 3 June.

For more information, visit www.mfe.govt.nz.