The Premier’s Sustainability Awards recognise innovation and reward outstanding achievement in the sustainable use of our natural resources for the benefit of all Victorians, now and for the future.

The Hon John Brumby MP - Premier of Victoria

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2009 winners announced

We are proud to announce the winners for the 2009 Premier’s Sustainability Awards. These organisations have shown outstanding achievement and innovation in their field for the sustainable use of natural resources in Victoria.

Congratulations to all the winners

Small Business Award

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Sustainable Plumbing Solutions

A company working closely with clients and community groups to develop a wider understanding of green technologies and educate people in how they can reduce their carbon footprint. www.sustainableplumbing.com.au

Special congratulations also goes to Sustainable Plumbing Solutions for taking out the Premier’s Recognition Award for innovation and sustainability.

Large Business Award

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Yarra Valley Water

A retail water company business committed to putting sustainability into action from corporate strategy to day-to-day activities. www.yvw.com.au

Built Environment Award

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Lend Lease

The Gauge, officially Australia’s Greenest building, became the first building in the country to achieve a 6 Star Green Star Office ‘As- Built’ Certified rating from the Green Building Council of Australia. www.lendlease.com.au

Products or Services Award

mecu Limited

A leading financial provider demonstrating innovative practices and providing leadership through its comprehensive understanding of the business case for sustainable development. www.mecu.com.au

Community Award

Bentleigh West Primary School

A school embedding sustainability into its whole school curriculum and integrating ecological principals into building designs. www.bwps.net.au

2009 Award Categories » More

There are five Award Categories:

Large Business Award

Outstanding achievements in Large Business for the minimisation of their environmental footprint.

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Small Business Award

Outstanding achievements in Small Business for their adoption of sustainable measures in minimising their environmental footprint.

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Built Environment Award – New Award

The Demonstration of excellence through innovation in a commercial or residential building, development, infrastructure or new technology that contributes to sustainability.

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Products or Services Award

Outstanding product and/or service that reduces environmental impact from a lifecycle perspective.

Community Award

Leadership, commitment and excellence in protecting and enhancing the Australian environment through individual and/or community group projects.

Congratulations to the 2009 Award Winners 2009 AWARD WINNERS » In focus

mecu Limited

A leading financial provider demonstrating innovative practices and providing leadership through its comprehensive understanding of the business case for sustainable development.

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Lend Lease – The Gauge

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Yarra Valley Water

A retail water company business committed to putting sustainability into action from corporate strategy to day-to-day activities.

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Sustainable Plumbing Solutions

A company working closely with clients and community groups to develop a wider understanding of green technologies and educate people in how they can reduce their carbon footprint.

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Bentleigh West Primary School

Frogs and turtles roaming the school grounds, a wetland, a dry forest, a vegie patch – it sounds like Eden off the Nepean Highway. But there’s serious learning to be done at Bentleigh West Primary School, and a lot of it revolves around the environment. The school has a full-time environmental science coordinator, and educates [...]

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