A Wollongong environmental project has scooped up two major awards at the annual Green Globe Awards, marking the 20th anniversary of the awards.
The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) congratulated the “outstanding range” of innovative projects from across NSW that were showcased in the 2019 winning line-up.
Department of Planning, Industry and Environment’s Deputy Secretary, Energy, Climate Change and Sustainability, James Hay said the diverse projects were helping ensure NSW achieved the most sustainable, thriving and resilient future.
“Illawarra-based Green Connect scooped up both the Community Leadership Award and the prestigious Premier’s Award for Environmental Excellence for supporting people by building their capacity to find work through environmental initiatives,” Mr Hay said.
“As a social enterprise, Green Connect employs young people and refugees to work in their local community on projects that produce strong economic, and social benefits for more healthy, inclusive and sustainable communities,” he said.
Mr Hay said Lifetime Achievement Awards were introduced for Individuals and for Organisations to mark the 20th anniversary of the Awards.
He said the Individual award went to Bruce Precious for pioneering sustainability in NSW commercial buildings and the Award for Organisations went to Tweed Shire Council for continuing to lead on improving wildlife habitats and climate change adaptation.
“Twelve-year-old Shalise Leesfield is 2019’s Young Sustainability Champion, leading her very own national marine protection campaign reducing plastic litter in local waterways and offering practical environmental solutions,” Mr Hay said.
The complete list of winners and finalists can be accessed at this PS News link.
