2005 Environment Award Categories
Winners were announced 14 May 2005.
The Tasmanian Awards for Environmental Excellence recognise contributions to better environmental management in Tasmania. Applications for awards in each category are welcomed from companies, government agencies, consultants, educators, researchers and students and other individuals and organisations. Entries for the seventh Tasmanian Awards for Environmental Excellence closed on 25 February 2005 and the winners were announced at the Environment Minister's Dinner held in Hobart on 14 May 2005.
The Tasmanian Government established the annual Awards to recognise those who contribute to the enhancement, preservation and protection of the Tasmanian environment. The Awards seek to raise the profile of those who strive for environmental excellence in Tasmania. The winner in each category, as part of the prize, is nominated into the relevant category of the national Banksia Awards. The Banksia Awards 
have been presented since 1989 and are widely recognised as Australia's most prestigious awards for environmental excellence.
Awards Categories and Key Criteria
In 2005 there were nine award categories. The Minister's Environment Award was presented to the best of the category winners.
Clean Business Award
Awarded to a business that demonstrates leadership, commitment and excellence with respect to the efficient use of resources within their own business, leading to a reduction in the production of solid waste.
Key Criteria
- The extent to which environmental and sustainability considerations are integrated into a "cleaner production" style solid waste reduction program, as part of the organisation’s comprehensive business plan.
- The extent to which the organisation is changing sustainable practices within its employee, customer and supplier id, by means of a "closed loop" integration of the whole waste management process.
- Incorporation of comprehensive techniques or practices (e.g. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Responsible Disposal) within its core business.
- Demonstration that the organisation is consulting and involving employees, peers and other stakeholders through open, accurate and clear reporting of its activities and their impact on the environment.
- The extent to which the organisation reports its environmental/sustainability performance through the undertaking of progressive waste audits/ and or the monitoring of other Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Clear demonstration of a commitment to incorporating environmental/sustainability aspects into the core business, thus contributing to future sustainability.
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Communications Award
Awarded to an individual, group or organisation for achievement and leadership in communication
through raising public awareness and understanding of environmental issues and innovations.
Key Criteria
- The communication project must relate to a product or campaign that aligns with key issues affecting and contributing to the protection of Tasmania’s environment.
- The extent to which the communication project increases awareness, changes attitudes and changes behaviour.
- The extent to which partnerships are created or promoted in the development and implementation of the actions.
- The size, location, nature and significance of the target audience.
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Community Award
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.
Key Criteria
- The project or action must address a significant Tasmanian environmental problem or issue.
- The significance of the project or action to the local and wider environment.
- The success of the project or action in increasing public awareness of the environment.
- The extent to which partnerships contribute to the success of the project or action.
- The application of innovative approaches or technologies.
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Business Environmental Responsibility and Leadership Award
Awarded to a business or service provider that has demonstrated leadership, commitment and excellence in protecting Tasmania's environment through a project aimed at improving business practice.
Key Criteria
- The extent to which the organisation goes beyond normal practice and sets new standards by developing and implementing new or innovative environmental standards, techniques or practices.
- A demonstrated commitment to the integration of environmentally sustainable practices into core business through the implementation or development of new or innovative standards or techniques.
- The extent to which the organisation is open, accurate and clear in the reporting of its activities and their impact on the environment and stakeholders.
- The extent to which full lifecycle implications are considered and impacts minimised in the design, manufacture, use and disposal of products.
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Local Government Award
Awarded to a Council or a regional local government authority for leadership, commitment and excellence in the protection of Tasmania’s environment.
Key Criteria
- The actions a local or regional authority has taken in identifying, solving or avoiding a significant environmental problem.
- The extent to which the organisation goes beyond normal practice and sets new standards by developing and implementing new or innovative environmental standards or practices.
- The extent to which actions align with key issues affecting the Tasmanian and Australian environment.
- The extent to which the project is an element of a broader strategic approach to environmental sustainability.
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Mining and Mineral Processing Award
Awarded to a company in the minerals industry that has made an outstanding contribution to sustainable development.
Key Criteria
- The extent to which the applicant goes beyond normal practice and sets a new standard by developing and implementing new or innovative techniques or practices.
- The level of innovation, practicality and resourcefulness demonstrated.
- The success and effectiveness of the outcomes, including quality, sustainability and significance.
- The extent to which the company utilises internal and external stakeholder feedback in a effort to continually improve performance.
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Tasmanian Minerals Council Limited
Professor Harry Bloom Memorial Award
This award is open to any individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the betterment of the Tasmanian environment.
Key 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.
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Sustainable Agriculture Award
Awarded to an individual, group or an enterprise within the rural sector that has made an outstanding contribution to the protection of the environment and sustainable management of Tasmania’s natural resources.
Key Criteria
- The extent to which the actions of the individual, group or enterprise have contributed to the protection of biodiversity and ecological systems, and sustainable management of natural resources including soil, water resources, natural vegetation and wildlife.
- The extent to which the individual, group or enterprise goes beyond normal practice by developing and implementing new or innovative standards, techniques or practices.
- The extent to which partnerships have been created within the rural sector in the development and delivery of actions.
- The extent to which the benefits of the project or action can be transferred to others.
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Environmental Education and Training Award
Awarded to an individual, group, organisation, school, tertiary institution or business for leadership in the development and/or delivery of educational programs that provide the tools to integrate sustainable practices into the work place or day-to-day life.
Key Criteria
- The extent to which the education program aligns with key issues affecting and contributing to improvement in Tasmania’s environment.
- The extent to which the education program achieved a positive change to sustainable practices of the participants and the wider community.
- The extent to which new technologies and approaches are implemented, their effectiveness, and standards set.
- The size, location, nature and significance of the target audience.
- The extent to which the project achieved its objectives and the opportunities for developing further initiatives.
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For Further Information:
Contact: Project Manager - Tasmanian Awards for Environmental Excellence
Environment Division, 7th Floor, 134 Macquarie Street
PO Box 1751
Hobart TAS 7001
Phone: 03 6233 3373
Fax: 03 6233 3800
Email: EnvironmentEnquiries@environment.tas.gov.au