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Marlborough Environment Awards 2012/2013

Thursday 6 September 2012, 3:09PM

By Marlborough District Council

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MARLBOROUGH

The Marlborough Environment Awards have been supported by Marlborough District Council since 1997 to encourage businesses, community groups and individuals to protect and enhance the environment.

The 2012/2013 Awards will be officially launched at Wither Hills winery tomorrow and the next step is to encourage entries, says awards co-ordinator Bev Doole.

“We know there are businesses and projects doing good things out there and the awards are a chance to showcase that work and share experiences,” she says.

There are six award categories:

  • Winegrowing/horticulture
  • Farming
  • Forestry
  • Landscape and Habitat Enhancement
  • Business Innovation
  • Community Innovation/Sustainable Living

 

The Community Innovation category is new this year and has been set up to recognise projects by non-profit groups or households that use resources and energy efficiently. The winner of each category receives $1000 and is in the running for the Supreme Award of another $2000.

Entry forms are online on our Marlborough Environment Awards page and entries close on October 26, 2012.

Enquiries: Bev Doole, 03 570 5233, bev.doole@clear.net.nz or Nicky Eade at Council, 03 520 7519 nicky.eade@marlborough.govt.nz