Nominations for the 10th Anniversary United Nations Association of Australia World Environment Day Awards 2009 are now open nationally.
 
Projects from businesses, local governments, community organisations, individuals, schools and the media are invited to nominate in the following Award categories:
Lincolne Scott Sustainability Leadership Award         Szencorp Green Building Award
Building Commission Award for Best Sustainable Residential Development
Meeting the Greenhouse Challenge Award     Business Awards
Local Government Award
Excellence in Sustainable Water Management
Education/ School Award
Excellence in Marine and Coastal Management Award
Media Award
Community Award
Individual Award
 
This national awards program recognises those from all Australian sectors who display innovation and dedication in their work to protect, manage or restore the environment.
 
The World Environment Day Awards have showcased some of the most important and exciting environmental projects in Australia over the past 10 years. With climate change and the environment more important in 2009 than ever before, this Awards program will encourage environmental leadership, and promote awareness of environmental issues on a global scale.
 
The World Environment Day Awards are held annually in support of UN World Environment Day on June 5th. The theme for UN World Environment Day 2009 is ‘Your Planet Needs You – UNite to Combat Climate Change’.
 
For entry forms and further details, please visit www.unaavictoria.org.au