Award 5: Sustainable Remediation Project Recognition
This category applies to a remediation project or a remediation strategy selection exercise largely finalised within the last 2 calendar years including the entry submission year (or policy, if evidence of it having influenced projects is provided) in Australia or New Zealand.
The Award will go to the entry that in the view of the judges best demonstrates:
a) a description of how the approach in ISO 18504:2017 or SuRF ANZ guidance was followed to give significant attention to environmental, economic and social components, including how principles of sustainability were considered in the planning of the approach (not similar assessed retrospectively);
b) a reasoned list of site specific social, environmental and economic indicators, how they were evaluated and any evidence of engagement with stakeholders in developing the remedial strategy; and
c) evidence of significant sustainability outcomes and social acceptance of these outcomes.
Entry information:
1. All entries must address each of the Award Criteria clearly and be backed by appropriate quantitative evidence.
2. In the event of joint entries please list all organisations that should be recognised on the Award if successful.
3. Each project submission can be entered into other Award categories. If entering an Award in more than one category, the entry must be tailored to match the relevant category's criteria.
4. Please ensure that all your material is clearly labelled with the Award category number/s you would like it to be entered into.
5. All entries will be charged per submission.
6. Submission and or nomination entry/s are to be sent via the submission portal for distribution to the judges. The entry is to be limited to a maximum of 10,000 characters and up to 10 graphics (e.g. images, diagrams, charts) succinctly covering all the required criteria in the category. Words in excess of this page/word limit will be disregarded.
7. The project entries must apply to a project substantially completed during 2020 - 2021.
8. The entry must apply to a project/individual within Australia or New Zealand.
Nominations close on Friday 22 October 2021.
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Submissions close Friday the 22 October 2021