Awards Night

Victoria’s sustainability night of nights was a great success!

On Thursday 9 June 2011, the 2011 Premier’s Sustainability Awards were held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. At the event, the achievements of all our finalists were recognised and guests had the opportunity to network with Victorian leaders in sustainability from education, community, government and business.

The evening was hosted by Catriona Rowntree with the keynote address delivered by S.Richard Fedrizzi, President, CEO and Founding Chairman of the US Green Building Council.

Guests enjoyed a menu showcasing the finest Victorian produce and were entertained by a live musical performance from Ross Wilson, of Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock fame.

Take a look at our photos of the night on Flickr.

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Key Dates

Entries open – Tuesday 1 February 2011
Entries close – 5pm Friday 1 April 2011
Tickets on sale – 11 April 2011
Finalists announced – Thursday 5 May 2011
Tickets sales close – 27 May 2011
Awards ceremony – Thursday 9 June 2011

The Premier’s Sustainability Award – a sustainable piece of history.

The award is made from recycled materials central to Melbourne’s heritage.

The upright fronds are made from Victorian Ash reclaimed from the doors of a W Class tram. The timber has been salvaged from a damaged tram that has been used over time as a source of parts to ensure the W Class stays on the tracks.

The timber base has been saved from the Princes Pier restoration in Port Melbourne. The Princes Pier is one of Melbourne’s most important waterfront locations, playing a key role for Australia in the first and second World Wars.

The award plaques are made from salvaged brass offcuts and the Award is housed in a recycled paperboard case. Trophy designed by Brad Welsh, One Degree Trophy Manufactured by Ravi Avasti, Avasti Design