The finalists for the 2022 Premier’s Sustainability Awards have been announced – and we are so excited to be named amongst these amazing changemakers!
We are a finalist in the Thriving Environments category for our project.
“Our community is proud of our beautiful grassland. Bush Kinder for 5 year olds from Euroa and Violet Town visit monthly and enjoy learning about the flowers and insects ofthe grassland. They help us collect seed and grow their own wildflowers. Gardening clubs, U3A groups, landcare groups and school groups visit our grassland during the main flowering season, and many assist us to harvest seed during the seeding season. Grassland sowing is a time of celebration when we encourage our young and old volunteers to help us sow our grasslands again”.
Celebrating their 20th anniversary in 2022, the awards shine a spotlight on the innovators and leaders in sustainability.
41 finalists have been selected across each of the 6 categories:
- Future Energy
- Thriving Environment
- Sustainable Places and Destinations
- Circular Economy Innovation
- Healthy and fair society
- Waste and litter reduction
A Community Champion and Industry Leader will be crowned for each of the categories, as well as a Premier’s Recognition Award and Premier’s Regional Recognition Award. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in September.
The Premier’s Sustainability Awards are presented in collaboration with Sustainability Victoria on behalf of the Victorian government, Banksia Foundation and Keep Australia Beautiful (Vic).
Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA), the Department of Environment Land Water and Planning, and the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) are sponsors of this year’s awards.
For more information, photos and profiles of all finalists, visit https://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/psa-2022-finalists