Premier's Sustainability Awards 2009
Recognising Outstanding Environmental Achievement
Congratulations to the 2009 winners of the Premier's Sustainability Awards.
Premier John Brumby presented the winners with their Sustainability Awards at a ceremony hosted by TV personality Rove McManus at Crown Palladium in Melbourne on Thursday 16th April.
"The aim of these awards is to recognise Victorian businesses and groups that are reducing their environmental footprint and finding innovative ways to save resources and reduce waste," Mr Brumby said.
"The five winners are excellent examples of sustainability in action and I hope that other organisations will follow their lead as best practice examples in their respective fields."
The winners are
- Community Award - Bentleigh West Primary School;
- Small Business Award (Sponsored by Sensis) - Sustainable Plumbing Solutions;
- Large Business Award (Sponsored by Carbon Down) - Yarra Valley Water;
- Products and Services Award - mecu Limited; and
- Built Environment Award (Sponsored by Rheem) - Lend Lease for "The Gauge".
Mr Brumby also highlighted the achievements of Sustainable Plumbing Solutions by presenting them with the inaugural Premier's Recognition Award.
"This year's awards have a particular focus on the theme of innovation, which is a key driver of sustainability," he said.
"These winners all share a vision for sustainability and the ingenuity to see it through and Sustainable Plumbing Solutions particularly stood out."
Stay tuned to the Premier's Sustainability Awards website for video footage of the night.
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