2007 Awards for Environmental Excellence
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About the Awards
Banksia Awards
Award Categories and Entries
Eligibility to Enter
Judging
Presentation of Awards
Writing Your Submission
Entries
Entry Form
Further Information
Environment Awards - Previous Winners
About the Tasmanian Awards for Environmental Excellence
The State Government coordinates the Tasmanian Awards for Environmental Excellence to recognise contributions to the enhancement, preservation and protection of the Tasmanian environment. The awards recognise those who strive for environmental excellence. The state winner in each category will be nominated for the national category of the Banksia Awards.
Banksia Awards
The Banksia Awards 
have been presented since 1989 and are widely recognised as Australia’s most prestigious awards for environmental excellence.
The Banksia Environmental Foundation seeks to inspire and motivate individuals, organisations and companies to take up the vision, pursuit and practice of environmental excellence.
Award Categories and Entries
Nine award categories are offered in this year’s Tasmanian Awards for Environmental Excellence. Criteria mirror those for the Banksias and nominees are encouraged to enter both awards.
Choose the category that best fits your project or initiative. It is important that all or most of the criteria are specifically addressed.
Further information about writing submissions is provided below. You may enter more than one category, however a separate entry form must be completed and submitted for each.
The Minister’s Environment Award will be presented to the best of the category winners:
- Sustainable Business Award
- Community Award
- Education for the Environment Award
- Local Government Award
- Mining and Minerals Processing Award
- Land and Biodiversity Award
- Professor Harry Bloom Memorial Award
- Climate Change Award
- Water Award
Eligibility to Enter
There is no entry fee for the Tasmanian Awards for Environmental Excellence and they are open to individuals, community groups, companies, government agencies, consultants, educators and researchers working on environmental initiatives.
The initiative or project must be undertaken primarily in Tasmania and must have started or been completed within the past two years.
Previous entrants are welcome to nominate again on condition that the entry demonstrates that the project has progressed significantly from any previous submission.
All information presented as part of an award nomination will be treated in strict confidence.
Judging
Applications will be judged against the award category criteria. Selection panels will be appointed for each award category and make their recommendations to the Board of Environmental Management and Pollution Control. The Board will make the final decision on category winners as well as making a recommendation to the Minister for Tourism, Arts and the Environment for the prestigious Minister’s Environment Award.
All decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Presentation of Awards
The Awards will be presented at the Environment Minister’s Dinner.
Writing Your Submission
The awards criteria are designed to help nominees provide detailed and relevant information. For clarity, please indicate the award entered and use the criteria as headings for your submission. Remember that your entry can only be assessed on the information provided.
The dot points listed under each criteria will assist you to outline your nomination and highlight its qualities. You are welcome to expand beyond these tips.
Entries
Please provide three copies of your entry. These can be either
- one (1) paper copy and two (2) copies on CD-ROM or,
- three (3) paper copies
Entry form
Please provide one signed copy of the entry form.
Length of submission
The body of your submission should be no longer than four A4 (typed) pages.
List of Contents
Please provide a list of contents on a separate sheet. Include all criteria headings, a full list of numbered attachments and details of any other supporting material.
Supporting Documentation
Documentation, including media coverage and letters of endorsement or recognition, may be included to support your nomination and provide additional detail. Supporting documentation must be referred to in the body of submissions. Please ensure that it is included in your list of contents.
Summary
A summary of your nomination will be used in publications prepared for the Awards. Please provide a 150 word summary of your nomination when submitting your entry.
Images
Up to four high-quality images of the project or initiative are required to provide the judges with a visual perspective of the entry and for promotional purposes. Digital images are preferred and can be supplied in any common image format. Digital images will be accepted on CD-Rom. Please note photocopies and images embedded in Word or PDF files are not acceptable.
Return of material
Material submitted will not be returned unless specifically requested.
Further Information
Further information can be obtained by contacting Tony Port by phone on (03) 6233 2066, mobile 0417 523 275 or by email at EnvironmentEnquiries@environment.tas.gov.au.
Please Note: A separate entry and associated information must be submitted for each application if entering more than one category.
** Entries Close 5pm Friday 13 April 2007. Late entries will not be accepted. **
Sustainable Business Award
Sponsored by:
Awarded for outstanding achievements in minimising the environmental footprint of the company, institution, organisation, business or government instrumentality.
Criteria
Demonstrate the commitment and successful application of sustainability principles that have been applied to minimise the environmental footprint of the organisation.
- Address the extent to which environmental and sustainability considerations are integrated into corporate visions, business objectives, strategies, plans, policies and practices.
- Address what initiatives/projects have been taken to improve the sustainability of the organisation. This may include, for example, sustainability reporting, or being resource efficient, or taking actions to reduce an organisation’s impact on the global climate, being ‘lean’ (with environmental considerations included), designing a process to eliminate toxic waste, triple bottom line accounting, life cycle analysis.
Demonstrate the significant achievements and results of the project
- Address the extent to which the organisation’s public report goes further than just environmental or solely community related information (eg does it produce a sustainable development or corporate social responsibility report?)
- Demonstrate how much a project/initiative saved materials, energy, water, minimised waste, reduced greenhouse gases or made other contributions to minimising the environmental footprint of the organisation.
Demonstrate the scale and broader impact of the project
- Address internal and external environmental and social benefits and demonstrate how these have or will contribute positively to the bottom line (e.g. shareholder value).
Demonstrate innovative practices, technologies or standards developed or utilised
- Address the extent to which the environmental practices used by the business are being adopted by peers or are considered leading industry practice.
Demonstrate how partnerships were formed and utilised and stakeholders engaged in achieving your results.
- Address the extent to which the organisation is influencing sustainable practices within its employee, customer and supplier base (eg staff training, supply chain).
Community Award
Sponsored by:
Awarded to a community group that has demonstrated leadership, commitment and excellence in protecting or enhancing the Tasmanian environment through a specific project or action.
Criteria
Demonstrate the extent to which your project has contributed to the protection and enhancement of the environment
- Address the extent, target objective, expected outcomes, funding received, time involved (months, years) associated with the project
- Where possible include environmental data which directly address the improvements that have occurred.
- Address the success of the project in increasing community awareness and involvement. Base this around the target objectives as defined by your project.
- Address how the project is feasible and sustainable - environmentally, socially, financially - sound and ethical.
Demonstrate the significant achievements and results of the project
- Address visible/measurable outcomes or the progress achieved as a result of community initiative and action.
- Address the achieved response from the community in terms of awareness, acceptance, support and direct involvement. Estimate the numbers involved and commitment.
- Outline the media support and coverage, publications and awards received.
Demonstrate the scale and broader impact of the project
- Address the extent and success of the project in gaining the attention, support and involvement of the local and wider community in influencing or changing the attitudes of others in the local and wider community in relation to the objectives of your project
- Address what strategies are in place for sustainability of the project – e.g. vision/plans for the future, are future funds targeted, networks secured, environmental issues addressed.
- Show how the project has reached outcomes beyond the objectives.
Demonstrate innovative practices, technologies or standards developed or utilised.
- Address any application of innovative approaches or technologies, or originality in overcoming obstacles and problem solving associated with the project.
- Address how the project is feasible and sustainable -environmentally, socially and financially. Can this project be duplicated and taken up for other projects.
Demonstrate how partnerships were formed and utilised and stakeholders engaged in achieving your results.
- Address the role of partnerships, in particular the creation of new partnerships, in the success of the project.
- Demonstrate how the partnerships that have been formed will be maintained.
- Address the organisational structure behind and management of the project etc. - who’s involved, what are the links between organisations (community groups, councils, government, non-government organisations etc.) and what are the relationships and role of the partners within the operation of the project etc.
Education for the Environment Award
Sponsored by:
Awarded for outstanding achievement in the development and delivery of educational programs that contribute to the protection, enhancement and sustainability of the Tasmanian environment.
Criteria
Demonstrate the extent to which the development and delivery of the educational programs has contributed to the protection or enhancement of the Tasmanian environment.
- Describe the objectives and outcomes that have been achieved.
- Address the objectives and expected outcomes in relation to the key issues of the category/s covered.
Demonstrate the significant achievements and results of the project
- Address the extent to which the educational program resulted from an analysis of the need for a program in a particular area or from the identification of a gap in existing educational programs.
- Address the extent to which the education program achieved positive changes.
- Provide evidence of any positive change in areas of individual/community behaviour, policy, institutional practices, longer term change for sustainability, cultural change, funding, research etc.
- Address the extent to which the education program engaged the learning of the targeted audience.
Demonstrate the scale and broader impact of the project
- Address the size and characteristics of the target audience (local/national, receptive to environmental issues) and the extent to which the size, location, nature and significance of the target audience affected and contributed in raising awareness and understanding of the key issues. Can the project be used as future reference material or is it a one-time production?
- Address and describe the target audience and the significance of engaging this target audience.
- Address the extent to which this education program contributed to the goals and challenges of environmental sustainability. Provide evidence, for example, how learning from this program/educational resources are being shared with others (eg educators, institutions, community groups).
Demonstrate innovative practices, technologies or standards developed or utilised.
- Address the extent to which new technologies and approaches were implemented, their effectiveness, and standards set. Oultine how these technologies and approaches were used to meet sustainability goals within the context of the educational program.
Demonstrate how partnerships were formed and utilised and stakeholders engaged in achieving your results.
- Address the extent to which partnerships were established and maintained in planning, delivery and/or evaluation of the educational program.
- Address and provide evidence of the partnerships involved (for example, community groups, councils, schools, government, non-government organisations, business, industry etc) and the nature of the relationships and role/s of the partner/s within the education program.
Local Government Award
Sponsored by:
Awarded for outstanding achievement by local government or regional authority in the development and implementation of environmentally sustainable initiatives.
Criteria
Demonstrate the extent to which local government or regional authority has developed and implemented environmental policies.
- Address the extent to which the project aligns with key issues of environmental sustainability.
- Address and define the objectives of the project (measurable and otherwise) and how they were achieved.
Demonstrate the significant achievements and results of the project
- Address the extent to which the local government or regional authority has used triple bottom line approaches in decision-making processes that have resulted in tangible and measurable outcomes.
Demonstrate the scale and broader impact of the project
- Address the extent to which the project was or can be translated elsewhere. Does it provide a model for others to use?
- Address the extent to which the local government or regional authority demonstrates, markets and communicates their leadership in this category to the broader community and stakeholders
- Address the extent to which the actions of local government or regional authority aligns with regional, state and national strategies, polices and directions related to sustainable development.
Demonstrate innovative practices, technologies or standards developed or utilised.
- Address the extent to which the local government or regional authority demonstrates the use of leading practice tools and techniques in sustainable development
Demonstrate how partnerships were formed and utilised and stakeholders engaged in achieving your results.
- Address how the organisation has proactively engaged the community. Outline the degree of public consultation on contentious issues, and issues facing the key strategic direction for organisation as part of the project.
- Address the links between organisations (community groups, councils, government, non-government organisations etc.) and the relationships and role of the partners within the operation of the project.
- Address the extent to which the local council has developed partnerships and alliances to further progress the Triple Bottom Line approach.
Mining and Minerals Processing Award
Sponsored by:
Tasmanian Minerals Council Limited
Awarded to a company in the minerals industry that has demonstrated leadership, commitment and excellence in environmental stewardship and social responsibility.
Criteria
Demonstrate the commitment and successful application of sustainability principles by the company.
- Address the extent to which sustainable development considerations were integrated into corporate decision making structures and in work responsibilities of employees.
Demonstrate the significant achievements and results of the project
- Address the extent to which the organisation facilitated openness and transparency through public reporting and external verification of its commitment to sustainability.
- Address outcomes resulting from sustainability measures including how Triple Bottom Line accounting principles were used to quantify/qualify outcomes
- Address internal and external environmental and social benefits and demonstrate how these have or will contribute positively to the bottom line.
Demonstrate the scale and broader impact of the project
- Address the process for developing data collection/management systems to help demonstrate improved performance level of external verification/assurance of sustainability performance
- Address what plans, if any, are in place to replicate any product, process or program in other locations or parts of the organisation.
Demonstrate innovative practices, technologies or standards developed and/or utilised in the project.
- Address the extent to which the initiative goes beyond normal practice and sets a new standard by developing and implementing new or innovative policies, techniques or practices.
Demonstrate how partnerships were formed and utilised and stakeholders engaged in achieving your results.
- Address the type and level of stakeholder consultation undertaken as part of the project.
- Address the extent to which relationships with internal and external stakeholders have been created and enhanced in the development and delivery of the project.
Land and Biodiversity Award
Sponsored by:
Awarded for outstanding achievement in protecting and enhancing land systems, soil and biodiversity in Tasmania.
Criteria
Demonstrate the extent that the project has contributed to the protection and enhancement of land systems, soil and biodiversity in Tasmania’s terrestrial environments.
- Address why the nomination is significant.
- Outline expected and realised outcomes for the protection and enhancement of land systems, soil and biodiversity.
- Address whether the nomination fits in with any Natural Resource Management plans or similar in place for this area.
- Address the degree of significance, justification and benefits of the project.
- Address levels of support for your nomination.
- Address expected and realised outcomes.
Demonstrate the significant achievements and results of the nomination.
- Describe the target objective, location and area covered, expected outcomes, funding received, time involved (months, years)
- Demonstrate where possible your measured results and financial outcomes.
- Outline the extent of independent scrutiny and validation of practices for the nomination.
- Outline the response received from the community in terms of awareness and involvement in achieving the target outcomes for biodiversity conservation.
- Address media support and coverage, publications and awards received.
Demonstrate the scale and broader impact of the nomination
- Address whether this nomination can be duplicated or replicated to address similar problems in other areas and any plans/actions towards this outcome.
- Address the extent to which your nomination provides a legacy for others to follow and how have you achieved this.
- Address strategies in place for sustainability of the nomination in terms of people resources; funding/budgeting and environmental requirements.
Demonstrate innovative practices, technologies or standards developed or utilised.
- Address what’s original and new, how this has been applied and was it a success.
- Address how the nomination goes beyond normal practice and has set a new standard by developing and implementing new or innovative standards, techniques or practices.
- Address if and how new practices, technologies or standards set have been adopted elsewhere as a result of awareness of this nomination.
Demonstrate how partnerships were formed and utilised and how stakeholders were engaged in achieving your results.
- Outline the organisational structure behind the initiation, implementation and management of the nomination.
- Outline links, relationships and roles between organisations (community groups, councils, government, non-government organisations etc.)
- Address relationships and role of the partners.
Professor Harry Bloom Memorial Award
Sponsored by:
This award is open to any individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the betterment of the Tasmanian environment.
Criteria
The individual must have made a sustained contribution to the protection or restoration of the environment.
Influenced understanding or appreciation of the environment in Tasmania.
The extent to which they have provided leadership or inspiration in environmental management or protection.
Water Award
Sponsored by:
Awarded for outstanding achievement in protecting and enhancing Tasmania’s water resources, including freshwater and marine environments.
Criteria
Demonstrate the extent to which the project has protected, conserved or enhanced freshwater and marine environments.
- Address the significance, justification and benefits of the project.
- Address and outline the issues of protection of biodiversity and the maintenance of ecological processes within the freshwater and marine environments.
- Address issues of acknowledged support for the project by relevant authorities or organisations responsible and involved in this area of water management or protection.
- Address, if applicable, if the project fits any catchment Resource Management plans or similar.
Demonstrate the significant achievements and results of the nomination.
- Address the actual results and the extent to which the project contributed to the protection of biodiversity and ecological systems and sustainable management of natural resources
- Address the extent to which independent scrutiny and validation of practices was encouraged
- Address and provide your measured results and financial outcomes.
- Address media support and coverage, publications and awards received.
Demonstrate the scale and broader impact of the nomination.
- Outline the significant achievements and results of the project in addressing local, regional or national issues.
- Address the success of the project, program or action in increasing community awareness and involvement in addressing the target objectives. Detail the response achieved from the community in terms of awareness, acceptance, support and direct involvement.
- Address the extent to which your nomination provides a legacy for others to follow and how have you achieved this.
- Address what strategies are in place for the sustainability of the project
Demonstrate innovative practices, technologies or standards developed or utilised.
- Address what’s original and new, how this has been applied and was it a success.
- Address how the nomination goes beyond normal practice and has set a new standard by developing and implementing new or innovative standards, techniques or practices.
- Address if and how new standards set have been adopted elsewhere as a result of awareness of this nomination.
Demonstrate how partnerships were formed and utilised and stakeholders engaged in achieving your results.
- Outline the role of partnerships, in particular the creation of new partnerships, in the success of the project, program or action.
- Outline how the partnerships that have been formed will be maintained.
Climate Change Award
Sponsored by:
Awarded by the Department of Environment, Parks, Heritage and the Arts for outstanding achievement in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and/or adapting to the impacts of climate change.
Criteria
Demonstrate the extent that the project has achieved reductions in greenhouse gas emissions or adapting to or mitigating the impacts of climate change
- Address the scale, boundaries and extent of the project.
- Address how baselines were established from which improvements can be quantified.
- Detail the methodology employed to calculate the reduction.
- Address the nature of the adaptation to the impacts of climate change.
Demonstrate the significant achievements and results of the project
- Address what new knowledge was created as a result of the project.
- Document the results and achievements of the project such as the tonnes of CO2 equivalents of greenhouse gas reduction and/or the details of adaptation.
Demonstrate the scale and broader impact of the project
- Address how the project is part of a broader initiative. At what scale – local, regional, state-wide, national, global?
- Address if and how the benefits gained by this project can be translated elsewhere and/or on a wider scale.
- Address what activities have been undertaken to promote the achievements of the project.
Demonstrate innovative practices, technologies or standards developed or utilised.
- Address if and how the project goes beyond normal practice and has set a new standard by developing and implementing new or innovative standards, techniques or practices.
- Address if and how these standards or practices have been adopted elsewhere.
- Address what constraints if any were encountered and how they were overcome.
Demonstrate how partnerships were formed and utilised and stakeholders engaged in achieving your results.
- Address the degree of customer or stakeholder support for the project.
- Address how the activity, program or initiative has been adopted more broadly across the organisation or the community.
- Address the extent to which partnerships were created in the development and implementation of the project.
2007 Tasmanian Awards for Environmental Excellence Entry Form
2007 Awards Entry Form
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Contact: Project Manager - Tasmanian Awards for Environmental Excellence
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Email: EnvironmentEnquiries@environment.tas.gov.au
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