Minister for the Environment and Climate Action Lily D’Ambrosio today announced the 12 winners of the Awards – which, now in their twentieth year, are Victoria’s most highly recognised annual sustainability awards.
The Premier’s Recognition Award was awarded to Fungi Solutions for their innovation in transforming organic waste into sustainable packaging, which can be used for compost after use, improving soil health.
Euroa Arboretum received the Premier’s Regional Recognition Award for their long-term efforts to restore native grasslands, educate the community about environmental sustainability and inspire people on the value of the native environment.
Other projects recognised included a community resale shed working to create a circular economy in a popular beachside holiday spot, and a community group that converted an abandoned quarry into a beautiful amphitheatre for public open space and community events.
A community champion, recognising individuals and small organisations, and an industry leader, celebrating medium-large organisations, was announced in each of the six award categories. Over 40 businesses, government, education institutions and community groups were among this year’s finalists.
This year’s Premier’s Sustainability Awards were delivered collaboratively by Sustainability Victoria on behalf of the Andrews Labor Government, along with the Banksia Foundation and Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria.
All winners will now be up for the National Banksia Foundation Awards, and the Community Leader winners for the Keep Australia Beautiful’s national awards program.
Read more about this year’s winners and finalists at www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/psa
“The Premier’s Sustainability Awards recognise Victoria’s leaders in our transition to towards net zero emissions, reducing waste and building climate-resilient communities across Victoria.”
“I warmly congratulate this year’s winners along with all the finalists and everyone who submitted an entry to this year’s awards.”
Minister for the Environment and Climate Action Lily D’Ambrosio
Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2022 Winners
Overall winners:
Premier’s Regional Recognition Award: Euroa Arboretum, acknowledging the work of a team of volunteers to transform the Euroa Arboretum from a degraded paddock and restoring it to its pre-colonial state as a grassy woodland.
Community Champion Award: Euroa Arboretum, Euroa
Congratulations to all the staff and volunteers who have contributed to creating such a stunning grasslands – it’s Spring, head out there to take a walk along the paths!