Banksia Foundation

MEDIA RELEASE

1 July 2010

MELBOURNE 1 July 2010 - Australia’s most prestigious sustainability awards, the 2010 Banksia Awards, have made a last call for entries with the final entry date for the 2010 awards announced as August 2.

The awards span 15 categories and are open to business, government and community organisations that have excelled in implementing environmental or sustainable initiatives.
Executive director of the Banksia Environmental Foundation Graz van Egmond said “There’s still time to get on board with the submission process and we will be hosting additional information sessions for those that need it”.

Following an extensive judging process the award finalists will be announced on September 2nd, followed by the main awards ceremony to be held on October 15, 2010 at Sydney Town Hall.

Further details on the awards categories and submission process are available at www.banksiafdn.com.

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For further information contact: Robert Marson, Killer Whale, T: 0404 464 902 or email