Energy Magazine July 2017 | Page 92

enter THE 2017

ba n ks i a sustainability

awa r d s !

our awards

BANKSIA SUSTAINABLE CITIES AWARD
The Banksia Sustainable Cities Award recognises those who are planning , designing , implementing , retrofitting and / or building the necessary infrastructure , technology and / or solutions for their city to adapt , grow and thrive sustainably in a changing environment .
BANKSIA SMART AWARD
The Banksia Smart Award recognises both potential and realised applications which are exceptionally ground breaking and transformative . The applications will have the ability to interrupt systems and make a profound impact on Australia ’ s sustainable development .
BANKSIA SMALL TO MEDIUM BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP AWARD
The Banksia Small to Medium Business Sustainability Leadership Award recognises a business that demonstrates leadership by integrating sustainability principles and practices into its operational business activities .
MINISTER ’ S AWARD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
The Minister ’ s Award for the Environment recognises Australians for their work to protect and care for our unique natural environment . The Award recognises innovative projects with national significance that will inspire others to take action .
BANKSIA FOOD FOR SUSTAINABLE THOUGHT AWARD
The Banksia Food for Sustainable Thought Award recognises demonstrated leadership , innovation and achievement in addressing matters of food security , beyond production , through sustainable food practices .
BANKSIA LARGE BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP AWARD
The Banksia Large Business Sustainability Leadership Award recognises a large business that has demonstrated leadership by fully integrating environmental , social and economically sustainable principles and practices into the business ’ operational activities . ( This Award calls for whole-ofbusiness approaches to sustainability and not individual projects ).