The Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water, Lisa Neville today announced the 26 finalists in this year’s Premier's Sustainability Awards.
Now in their 13th year, the Awards continue to promote leadership and innovation in sustainability, and encourage others to adopt more sustainable practices in their everyday lives.
This year, the Awards attracted a record number of entries from all over Victoria across the categories.
Two new categories have been introduced to reach even more Victorians; the Health Award and Environmental Justice Award.
The Premier of Victoria will select two overall winners for the Premier’s Recognition Award and the Premier’s Regional Recognition Award who have implemented sustainable benefits for regional Victoria.
Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Thursday 29 October at the Plaza Ballroom, Melbourne. Tickets are now available for purchase at
Quotes attributed to Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water Lisa Neville
“It’s great to see such passionate and inspirational people, dedicated to delivering social, economic and environmental benefits for Victoria.”
“We want to see more Victorians leading by example and advocating for a cleaner, healthier environment.”
“The Andrews Labor Government is proud of the unique history of these Awards and all of the communities and individuals involved.”
2015 FINALISTS
Built Environment:
- Goulburn Broken Greenhouse Alliance - Watts Working Better
- University of Melbourne - Melbourne School of Design
Community:
- Garage Sale Trail Foundation - Garage Sale Trail
- Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority - Fruit Industry Employment Program
- St Kilda Mums, Geelong Mums and Eureka Mums - Recycle, Reuse, Rehome
Education:
- Lalor Primary School - Kids Building Computers Using Electronic Waste
- Melbourne Law School, The University of Melbourne - Sustainability Business Clinic
- The University of Melbourne - The Growing Green Guide for Melbourne
Environmental Justice:
- Darebin City Council - Darebin Solar Saver
- The Australian Youth Climate Coalition - Seed Indigenous Youth Climate Network
- Voices of the Valley - Revealing the Community Cost of the Hazelwood Mine Fire
Environmental Protection:
- Barwon Health - Barwon Health Food Services Central Production Unit Recycling Initiatives
- Robert Bosch Australia- Reclamation of Copper from Prescribed Industrial Wastewater
- Statewide River and Stream Management - Environmental Management Training for the Construction Industry
Government:
- Darebin City Council - Darebin Solar Saver
- Goulburn Valley Waste and Resource Recovery Group and Moira Shire Council - Overcoming Barriers to Effective Household Kerbside Garden and Food Organics Recovery
- The Inner Melbourne Action Plan; City of Melbourne, City of Yarra, City of Stonnington, City of Port Phillip - The Growing Green Guide for Melbourne Project
Health:
- Austin Health - Healthy Environment, Healthy People
- Melbourne Health - Melbourne Health Thinks Green
- Monash Health - Cleaning without chemicals in Healthcare
Innovative Products or Services:
- Daylesford & Hepburn Mineral Springs Co. - The Mineral Water Eco-Keg
- ECO2Sys Australia and Geelong Manufacturing Council - GreenLight Collaborative Industry Network Program
- Living Fundraisers - Closet Cleanout
Small and Medium Enterprises:
- Dennison Foods Manufacturing - Dennison Foods Manufacturing
- Roses Gap Recreation Centre - Roses Gap Recreation Centre
- Yarra Valley Estate - Yarra Valley Estate
Reviewed 10 February 2021