Nick
Smith4 March, 2010
Environment Minister Nick Smith is calling
for nominations for the 2010 Green Ribbon
Awards which honour New Zealand's environmental
champions.
"The Green Ribbon
Awards acknowledge the outstanding contributions
that many New Zealanders make in caring
for our environment," Dr Smith said.
"Nominations are
open to all individuals, businesses, community
organisations, media and public sector initiatives
which demonstrate visible results from their
commitment to the environment.
"This year marks
the 20th year of these awards and they have
been refreshed with a stronger focus on
practical environmental initiatives that
will make a positive difference to the New
Zealand environment. There are six categories
covering different environmental challenges
from land to sea and six categories for
different contributions from individuals
to large organisations."
The 12 categories this
year are:
•Protecting our biodiversity
•Reducing our carbon
emissions
•Caring for our water
•Managing our waste
•Improving our air quality
•Protecting our coasts
and oceans
•Community action for
the environment: Young people
•Community action for
the environment: Volunteers and not-for-profit
organisations
•Environment in the
media
•Small businesses making
a difference
•Environmentally responsible
large organisations
•Public sector stepping
up
"It takes initiative,
commitment and dedication to tackle environmental
issues. The Green Ribbon Awards recognise
the incredible efforts being undertaken
at all levels across the country to address
some of the environmental challenges and
opportunities that New Zealand faces."
Nominations close on
16 April 2010 with winners announced on
3 June 2010. For more information visit
www.mfe.govt.nz/withyou
