Power and Water recognise environmental efforts

Above, from left: Judith King, Community and Local Govt. Award winners - Mike Crowe, Glen Marshall from Desert Knowledge Australia Cool Community, Johanna Kiebom, Ian Lillington from Coolmob.

Territorians caring for the environment were recognised last night at the 2004 Environmental Excellence Awards.

Managing Director Power and Water Corporation, Kim Wood said “we started the Awards last year because we believe we have a responsibility to look after the environment, and we wanted to encourage ther Territorians to do the same”.

“Power and Water encourage our customers to reduce their power and water consumption because that lessens the impact on the environment”.

Power and Water Corporation Board Member Judith King and Auto-Care Panel Works Craig Ferguson, Small Business Category

“There are five award categories: community and local government; commercial and industry; small business; domestic; and environment grants.”

Fourteen fantastic entries were received this year from individuals, schools, businesses and community groups. All of the entrants this year again demonstrated that Territorians are innovative, original and committed to the environment. This year’s winners are:

Community and Local Government Joint Winners:

Desert Knowledge Australia, Cool Community
COOLmob

Commercial and Industry
Ayers Rock Resort Laundry

Small Business
Auto-Care Panel Works

Domestic
Noel Padgham

Environment Grants
8CCC FM Radio
COOLmob

Right: Kane Hardingham - Ayers Rock Resort Laundry, Commercial / Industry Category and the Hon. Dr Chris Burns, MLA

“ Power and Water is committed to contributing to our community and creating greater awareness of environment issues in the Territory,” Kim Wood said.

“ In coming years, we hope the awards will help to recognise and reward Territorians who do the right thing by the environment, and encourage others to do the same – whether they’re businesses, community organisations, schools or individuals,” said Mr Wood.