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The 6th INTERNATIONAL GREEN AWARDS(TM) Opens for Entries and Searches the Globe for the True Unsung Sustainability Heroes

The 6th INTERNATIONAL GREEN AWARDS(TM) Opens for Entries and Searches the Globe for the True Unsung Sustainability Heroes

Published 06-21-11

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The INTERNATIONAL GREEN AWARDS™, a global programme that recognises innovative and creative approaches to sustainability, is now searching the globe for the true sustainability heroes after establishing its first online global sustainability community and entry platform! This online community will help to connect game changers and innovators globally to share ideas and best practice.

The awards, now in their sixth year are firmly fixed on the sustainable business calendar and will be judged by some of the most influential environmental and sustainability experts internationally including the former presidential candidate for Brazil, Marina Silva, David de Rothschild, Environmentalist & Explorer and Sir Crispin Tickell, the former President of the Royal Geographical Society.

This year, the yet undisclosed Lifetime Achievement Award nominee will need to meet the high benchmark set by Sir David Attenborough CBE, who picked up the inaugural award last year. The coming months will also see the announcement of a list of nominees for the new Best Green Celebrity category, which will be open to a public vote through the new web portal.

Sustainable innovation around technology will be an important focus this year as businesses embark on the journey to a green revolution. It's clearly evident that there’s an increasing appetite from business and industry for case studies demonstrating excellence and best practice in sustainability issues. And so the race is on to search the globe to unearth this year's shining examples that will inspire our generation. In fact, this year's awards are expected to be the biggest and most inspiring yet, with even more entries expected based on the increasing interest in sustainability as 'being sustainable' becomes a prerequisite to 'business as usual'.

Sir Paul Judge, President of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and Steering Group Chair commented, "These awards bring together and generate awareness of outstanding ideas and achievements that can help our world become more sustainable by spreading good practice and allowing other organisations to benchmark their own environmental policies and practices."

According to Ahmed Djoghlaf - Executive Secretary, UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), one of this year's judges, "In the wake of the adoption of the 2020 Aichi Biodiversity targets which calls for the engagement of all stakeholders including the business community, it is an honour and a privilege to participate in the 2011 INTERNATIONAL GREEN AWARDS™. I am impressed with the positive impact the Award has in promoting and rewarding creativity and dedication. Through example, the Awards is shaping future messages of sustainability and therefore creating the leaders of the green businesses of tomorrow."

To enter and for more details visit www.greenawards.com

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Example Judges

  • Sir Crispin Tickell, Former President Royal Geographical Society, UK
  • Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity under the United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP)
  • David de Rothschild, Environmentalist & Explorer & ‘Plastiki’ Expedition Leader
  • Professor Jacqueline McGlade, Executive Director, European Environment Agency
  • Jane Davidson, Minister of the Environment, Welsh Assembly
  • Michelle Laug, Communications Officer, Green Cross International
  • Liu Jianqiang, Editor, China Dialogue
  • Marina Silva, Environmental Activist and Politician
  • Tim Smit, Founder, The Eden Project
  • Brendan May, UK Chairman, Rainforest Alliance
  • Aniol Esteban, Head of Environmental Economics, New Economics Foundation
  • Peter Paul van de Wijs, Managing Director, World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
  • Malini Mehra FRSA, Centre For Social Markets, India
  • Prof. Dr. Claudia Kemfert, Head of the Department, Institute of Economic Research
  • Bonnie Nixon, Executive Director, Sustainability Consortium, USA
  • Baroness Barbara Young, Chancellor of Cranfield University.
  • Vicki Buck, Entrepreneur and former Mayor Christchurch
  • Lance Hosey, President & CEO, GreenBlue USA
  • Professor Malcolm McIntosh, Asia Pacific Centre for Sustainable Enterprise, Griffith University, Queensland, AUSTRALIA
  • Julia Marton-Lefevre, Director General, IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature)

2011 Categories

  • Best Green International Business Award (Large/Multi-national)
  • Best Green International Business Award (Medium)
  • Best Green Entrepreneur Award (Start-up)
  • Best Sustainable Investment Award ( BRONZE Partner Emerald Knight)
  • Best Green Energy Efficiency Initiative Award
  • Best Green 4R's Award (Reduction, Reuse, Recycling, Recovery)
  • Best Green New Product Innovation
  • Best Green Service Innovation Award
  • Best Green Conservation and Biodiversity Award
  • Best Green Water Stewardship Award
  • Best Green Collaborative Initiative Award
  • Best Green Technology Award (BRONZE Partner Danwood)
  • Best Green Intelligent Buildings Award
  • Best Green Public Sector Award
  • Best Green Educational Awareness and Sustainability Award
  • Best Green Not for Profit Organisation Award
  • Best Green Employee Engagement Award
  • Best Green Cross Platform Digital Media Solution Award
  • Best Green Advertising & PR Award
  • Best Green Audio-Visual Award
  • International Green Awards Grand Prix
  • Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Best International Green Awards Celebrity

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In 6 years, the RSA Accredited INTERNATIONAL GREEN AWARDS™ has established itself as a pioneer in illustrating creativity to promote sustainability on a global scale. With an emphasis on innovative ideas, the INTERNATIONAL GREEN AWARDS™ seeks to recognise sustainability practice that sets a precedent to follow. These represent global business, government or citizen sustainability success stories that motivate others to imbibe similar ideas in everyday practice.

The INTERNATIONAL GREEN AWARDS™ promotes advocacy on sustainability issues, and present a wide range of engaging campaigns and initiatives from around the world. The Awards canvas the globe for the best in class examples of sustainability, with the aim of sharing the most creative and innovative ideas inspiring change. While being creative, these ideas must also demonstrate effectiveness and be part of a long term commitment.

This year, the INTERNATIONAL GREEN AWARDS™ is introducing a unique membership platform to add further value. This interactive platform will connect a global community of influencers, experts and citizens on the ubiquitous agenda of sustainability.

The 2011 INTERNATIONAL GREEN AWARDS™ feature 20 categories, seeking the global Best Green Large Enterprise through to Best Sustainable Investment. The Awards is also introducing the 'Best Green Celebrity Award', and will honour another deserving citizen with the 'Lifetime Achievement Award'. The former will be open to public voting through social networks and the INTERNATIONAL GREEN AWARDS website. More information on categories and entering are available on our new website www.greenawards.com.

The Award close for entries in September 2011, with the 'green carpet' being rolled out for winners on 24th November at the Natural History Museum, London.

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