Nominations closing soon for Queensland Premier's Sustainability Awards

Tuesday, 11 August, 2015

Time is running out to enter the 2015 Queensland Premier’s Sustainability Awards, with nominations closing on Friday, 14 August.

The competition acknowledges the achievements of Queensland communities, schools, individuals, businesses and industries in adopting sustainable business practices. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has described the awards as “the Queensland Government’s highest recognition of sustainability and innovation”.

The program includes 10 award categories targeting community and industry achievements:

Built Environment Award
Business Eco-efficiency Award
Community Award
Innovation in Sustainable Technologies Award
Minister’s Award for Leadership in Sustainability
Rural Award
Small Business Award
Sustainability in Education Award
Sustainable Heritage Award
Young Achievers Award

The pinnacle award, the Premier’s Award, will be presented to an individual or group of individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to promoting and advancing sustainability in Queensland. The award is decided by the official judging panel.

The winners and finalists will be announced at an awards presentation dinner hosted by the Premier on 5 November at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

To enter the awards, click here. To register for the awards dinner, click here.