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Sustainable Cities Environmental Awards
Motivating, advocating, supporting and celebrating for a greener, sustainable NSW
The Sustainable Cities Awards recognise and celebrate outstanding environmental initiatives implemented by local government authorities, schools, businesses and community groups whilst raising public awareness of a range of environmental issues affecting metropolitan NSW. Communities are inspired to make a lasting and genuine contribution to their area, working in partnership with other local organisations.
Entering Sustainable Cities is a great opportunity to have your hard work recognised and celebrated, and a terrific way for communities to foster a strong spirit and show pride in their local environment.
The Current Winner
The Sustainable Cities 2011 awards night was held at Pennant Hills Golf Club on the 28th July, hosted by Hornsby Shire Council.
Awards were presented for the 8 categories incorporated within the Sustainable Cities program. The highlight of the evening was the prestigious Overall Sustainable Council Award that was won by
Kogarah City Council for their submission called “Kogarah City council: 125 years of history deserves 125 years of future”.
Kogarah City Council’s vision is that it is the responsibility of all members of our society to achieve a positive, safe and sustainable future and to preserve it for current and future generations. Within this context Kogarah City Councils stated strategy is to create a “viable and sustainable future in partnership with our community”.
In 2010, the Council undertook a comprehensive community planning process with the outcome being the plan called the “bright future better lifestyle: Kogarah 2020” which defined the sustainable direction of the city. They undertook a number of sustainability initiatives in partnership with the community that produced demonstrable positive environmental outcomes across the LGA.
Kogarah City Council has strong relationships with all appropriate business and knowledge sectors. They have a ‘can do’ attitude and this belief flows through staff to the community, giving Kogarah a high uptake of sustainability initiatives.
Congratulations Kogarah City Council!
More photos of the night here
The list below contains all Sustainable Cities awards recipients for 2011
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AWARD TITLE
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WINNER
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RUNNER UP
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HIGHLY COMMENDED
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Overall Sustainable Council Award
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Kogarah City Council
“125 years of history deserves 125 years of future"
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Fairfield City Council
I sustain Greenhouse Gas Emission at Fairfield City Council
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Strathfield Municipal Council
The Strathfield sustainability Framework
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Office of Environment & Heritage
Environmental Education Award
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Marrickville City Council
Target sustainability @marrickville – sustainable Business programs
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Parramatta City Council
Streamline Sustainable Business Program
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Bankstown City Council
Recycle Right! How we played mind games with our residents and WON!
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Landcom Metropolitan Schools Environment Award
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Coogee Public School
Coogee PS – Creating a model of urban sustainability
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Narrabeen Lakes Public School
Making a difference...at Narrabeen Public School
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Central Mangrove Public School
Learning for Sustainability – meeting the Challenge
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Keep Australia Beautiful NSW
Water Conservation Award
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Ku-Ring-Gai Council
Leachate recovery and re-use from St Ives Vegetation Landfill site
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Holroyd City Council
Gipps Rd Sporting complex: Stormwater harvesting and irrigation system
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Bankstown City Council
Sustainable Water Management at the Crest Sporting Complex
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Keep Australia Beautiful NSW
Waste Minimisation Award
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Penrith City Council
Recycled organics collection and Composting Service
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OZHarvest Limited
OZHarvest – Food rescue
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Randwick Council
The Compost Revolution
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ClubsNSW Sustainable Clubs Award
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Oak Flats Bowling and Recreation Club
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Castle Hill RSL
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Mounties Group
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Office of Environment & Heritage
Heritage Award
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Sydney Harbour YHA
Sydney Harbour YHA & The Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre
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Hornsby Shire Council
Heritage Conservation within Hornsby Shire
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Mosman Council
Mosman Cenotaph Redevelopment
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Keep Australia Beautiful NSW
Biodiversity Conservation Award
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Shellharbour City Council
Building Backyard Diversity in the Shellharbour LGA
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Hornsby Shire Council
Innovative Community bushland and biodiversity conservation in Hornsby Shire
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Community First Step
Green is fun!
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