01-Feb-2012

 

 

 

Nominations are now open for the 2012 Premier’s ClimateSmart Sustainability Awards which showcases the work of Queenslanders achieving excellence in sustainable practices.

Award nominations are open to Queensland-based initiatives, businesses, communities, schools, individuals, not-for-profit organisations and local government areas that are implementing smart sustainable projects and helping to reduce our state’s carbon footprint.

By promoting and encouraging environmental leaders in all industry sectors, Queensland can foster sustainable commerce and development.

There is also a new award category for the 2012 Awards – the ClimateSmart Waste Reduction and Resource Efficiency Award – to recognise outstanding achievement in waste management.

Winners will be officially announced on Friday 8 June 2012 during Queensland week celebrations at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Applications for the 2012 Premier’s ClimateSmart Sustainability Awards can be completed online at www.derm.qld.gov.au/premiersawards or call 3225 1764 for more information.

Cash prizes are on offer for category winners.