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Whitehorse Sustainability Awards
Nominations for the Whitehorse Sustainability Awards 2012 are now open. Now in its sixth year, the annual Sustainability Awards recognises and acknowledges individuals, schools, businesses and community groups within the Whitehorse Community who achieve outstanding levels of sustainability in their work and/or home lives.
The Whitehorse Sustainability Awards will play an integral part of the Whitehorse Sustainability Week 2012 events calendar, the theme being ‘Affordable and practical sustainable solutions for everyday living’.
Nominations close on Friday 24 February 2012 and the award winners will be announced during the Sustainability Awards night held at the Box Hill Community Arts Centre on Thursday 29 March 2012.
Nomination forms can be downloaded below. For more information please contact Council’s Sustainability Officer on 9262 6433 or email miho.portelli@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Nominate your local school, business, community group, neighbour or even yourself and go into the draw to win a $50 Oxfam gift card.
AWARD CATEGORIES
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Sustainable Household Aw
ard recognises the efforts of Whitehorse residents that are committed to sustainable living and reducing their environmental footprint of their household through sustainable design, innovation and practices inside the home and in the garden. Prize: $300 Organic Angels gift voucher.
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Sustainable School Award recognises Whitehorse secondary, primary and pre-schools that have a whole-of-school commitment towards environmental and sustainability education and practices. Prize: $500 donation from Blackburn South Community Bank Branch, Bendigo Bank.
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Sustainable Business Award recognises the environmental efforts of Whitehorse businesses that go beyond regulatory requirements and demonstrate leadership in sustainability.
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Prize: Tailored sustainability plan from Sustainable Ways (total value $360 for six hours).
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Sustainable Community Leadership Award recognises the work of local not-for-profit community groups or volunteer(s) engaged in initiatives that enhance and contribute to the environmental sustainability opportunities in Whitehorse. Prize: $300 Very Edible Gardens Gift Voucher.
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Mayor’s Sustainable Choice Award will be selected by the Mayor of Whitehorse based on the nomination’s commitment to helping achieve Council’s vision that “Council aspires to be an inclusive, supportive community with vibrant, outstanding and sustainable natural, built, social and economic environments”. Prize: three month Aqualink membership (total value of $342.50).
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Overall Whitehorse Sustainability Award – all Sustainability Award category winners will be considered for this award. Prize: $500 Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre gift card.
Download the relevant nomination form below:
Nomination Form - Sustainable School Award 2012.DOC (5.27MB)
Nomination Form - Sustainable Household Award 2012.DOC (6.46MB)
Nomination Form - Sustainable Community Leadership Award 2012.DOC (654.50kB)
Nomination Form - Sustainable Business Award 2012.DOC (4.73MB)
