Businesses that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to protecting Victoria’s environment have only one week to be in the running for the Environmental Protection Award of the Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2015.
The Award, sponsored by Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA), recognises leadership, commitment and excellence by a business in the protection of the environment.
EPA Chief Executive Officer Nial Finegan said the award category was one of 10 of the Premier’s Sustainability Awards, which rewarded Victorians that were leading the way to a sustainable future.
“There are many businesses across Victoria that are doing the right thing by our environment and acting as responsible environmental citizens and they deserve to be recognised,” Mr Finegan said.
“Environmental challenges continue to escalate globally and EPA is passionate about protecting Victoria’s environment to meet the needs of current and future generations.
“Protecting Victoria’s environment is a shared responsibility – it is up to everyone to play their part.
“EPA is committed to working with business and industry to support their efforts in doing what they can to ensure a cleaner, healthier Victoria,” he said.
Eligible entries for the Environmental Protection Award include projects that have demonstrated positive outcomes for protecting the environmental quality or health of a local Victorian environment. Particular note will be made of projects demonstrating stakeholder collaboration and innovative approaches that exceed best practice.
Entries close Monday, 13 July, with finalists announced mid September and awarded late October.
To enter and to register for an information session on how to write a compelling entry, visit the Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2015 website: sustainabilityawards.vic.gov.au