Awards Programs

Think Global, Act Local. Preeminent national awards programs recognising Australian achievements in areas of the environment, social justice and media excellence.

Award Categories for the 2012 UNAA World Environment Day Awards are:

BHP Billiton Business Awards
Best Specific Environmental Initiative; Environmental Best Practice Program

Biodiversity Award
Best company, organization, community or individual that has demonstrated innovation and excellence in the development and management of Australia’s biodiversity

Environmental School Award
Best school-based project exploring environmental themes or issues

Excellence in Marine and Coastal Management Award
Best company, organisation, community or individual that has demonstrated excellence in marine and coastal management

Excellence in Sustainable Water Management Award
Best company, organisation, community or individual that has demonstrated excellence in sustainable water management

Green Building Award
Best non-residential building project which has demonstrated innovation and initiative in implementing green building practices

Individual Award
Recognises outstanding service to the environment

Local Government Awards
Best Specific Environmental Initiative; Excellence in Overall Environmental Management

Media Award for Environmental Reporting
Excellence in Environmental Reporting

Peter Szental Award for Sustainability Entrepreneurship
Businesses that have been outstanding in commercializing new sustainability solutions, demonstrating new business models and influencing mainstream thinking

Virgin Australia Community Award
Best community based environment project or initiative

Sustainability Education Award
Organisations, NGOs and education providers/institutions for best sustainability education project in the community which explores environmental themes or issues

Sustainability Leadership Award
Large Organisations; Small and Medium Organisations

All Entry Criteria and Nomination Forms are now available here.

For more information please contact the UNAA Victoria office on (03) 9670 7878 or via email.