World Environment Day Awards 2010

WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Winners of the 2010 United Nations Association of Australia World Environment Day Awards were announced on Friday 4 June at the Awards Presentation Dinner. The gala event, hosted by Rob Gell, President of Greening Australia was held at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne on the eve of World Environment Day.

For a complete list and more information about this year's winners and finalists please visit our Awards Recipients page.

Media Release 2010 - 'Winners Announced'
Media Release 2010 - 'Finalists Announced'

The 5th of June is World Environment Day. Each year on this designated day, the UNAA seeks to focus world attention on the environment, and in particular, on positive programs that work towards protecting or restoring the world's natural heritage. The UNAA actively promotes World Environment Day through the United Nations Association of Australia World Environment Day Awards.

In celebration of 2010 the International Year of Biodiversity and this year's UNEP World Environment Day theme 'Many Species, One Planet, One Future', we are pleased to announce a new award. The 'Department of Sustainability and Environment 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. 

Awards were presented in the following categories for 2010:

• WSP Lincolne Scott Sustainability Leadership Award
• Szencorp Green Building Award
• Virgin Blue Business Awards
• Department of Sustainability and Environment Biodiversity Award
• Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development Meeting the Greenhouse Challenge Award
• Local Government Awards
• Excellence in Sustainable Water Management
• Education/ Schools Award
• Excellence in Marine and Coastal Management Award
• Media Award
• Community Award
• Individual Award

The World Environment Day Awards recognise those from all sectors throughout Australia who have demonstrated innovation and dedication in their work to protect, manage or restore the environment.

Proudly sponsored by:

Department of Sustainability and Environment
Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development
ITW Industrial Packaging
Szencorp
WSP Lincolne Scott
Virgin Blue