MEDIA RELEASE FROM CLARENCE VALLEY COUNCIL
17th April 2017
LIVING SUSTAINABLY AWARDS NOW OPEN
Are you a resident or belong to an organisation that is contributing to a more sustainable Clarence Valley?
Through the Living Sustainably Awards, the Clarence Valley Council is
keen to recognise the achievements of individuals, businesses and
schools that have made significant contributions to living sustainably
and provided an inspiration to others.
Nominations are now open, with four award categories for individuals,
businesses, education and community groups who enhance environmental,
economic and social sustainability.
Mayor Jim Simmons said council was looking for nominees who excelled in
any aspect of sustainability such as those who reduced energy and water
consumption, acknowledged the significance of local culture, provided
sustainable recreation, environmental conservation, sustainable economic
development, showed leadership within the community and developed
innovative ideas.
Nominations are due by 4pm Monday, June 5, 2017, and will be judged by
council’s climate change advisory committee. The winners will be
presented with their awards at a ceremony during Local Government Week,
July 30-August 6, 2017.
Nomination forms are available at www.clarence.nsw.gov.au, or can be collected from council offices at 2 Prince Street, Grafton, and 50 River Street, Maclean.
For further information about the awards, contact Suzanne Lynch, on 6643 0200 or email suzanne.lynch@clarence.nsw.gov.au
