World Environment Day awards 2010 call for nominations

Nominations for the 2010 United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA) World Environment Day Awards are now open nationally.

Projects from businesses, local governments, community organisations, individuals, schools and the media are invited to nominate in the following award categories:

• WSP Lincolne Scott Sustainability Leadership award
• Szencorp Green Building award
• Virgin Blue Business Sustainability awards
• Department of Sustainability and Environment Biodiversity award
• Meeting the Greenhouse Challenge award
• Local Government awards
• Excellence in Sustainable Water Management
• Education/School award
• Excellence in Marine and Coastal Management award
• Media award
• Community award
• Individual award

This national awards program recognises those from all Australian sectors who display innovation and dedication in their work to protect, manage or restore the environment.

The World Environment Day Awards have showcased some of the most important environmental projects in Australia over the past years. With 2010 designated as the International Year of Biodiversity, the UNAA has announced a new award. The Biodiversity Award seeks to recognise the best company, organisation, community or individual that has demonstrated innovation and excellence in the development and management of Australia’s biodiversity. The awards program encourages environmental leadership and promotes awareness of environmental issues on a global scale.

The World Environment Day Awards are held annually in support of UN World Environment Day on 5 June. Nominations close Wednesday 5 May 2010.

Winners will be announced at the Awards Presentation Dinner to be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel on Friday, 4 June 2010.

For entry forms and further details, please visit www.unaavictoria.org.au or contact UNAA Victoria with any queries by telephone: 03 9670 7878, fax: 03 9670 9993 or email: office@unaavictoria.org.au.