World Environment Day Awards 2010 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. 2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity. To celebrate this year, we would like to annouce an new award. The '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 will be presented at a Presentation Dinner held at the Melbourne Grand Hyatt on Friday June 4 2010, the eve of World Environment Day, in the following categories: WSP Lincolne Scott Sustainability Leadership Award Szencorp Green Building Award Virgin Blue Business Awards Department of Sustainability and Environment Biodiversity Award Best Sustainable Residential Development Award Meeting the Greenhouse Challenge Award Local Government Awards Excellence in Sustainable Water Management Education/ School Award Excellence in Marine and Coastal Management Award Media Award Community Award Individual Award
Projects from businesses, local governments, community organisations, individuals, schools and the media are welcome to be nominated. The World Environment Day Awards recognise those from all Australian sectors who display innovation and dedication in their work to protect, manage or restore the environment. Previous media releases: Media Release 2009 - 'Winners Announced'
Media Release 2009 - 'Finalists Announced'
Media Release 2009 - 'Call for Nominations' Media Release 2008 - 'Winners Announced'
Media Release 2008 - 'Finalists Announced'
Media Release 2008 - 'Call for Nominations' Proudly sponsored by: WSP Lincolne Scott
Szencorp
ITW Industrial Packaging
Virgin Blue
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