I feel incredibly honoured to have won the Sustainability Champion Award at the 2011 NZI National sustainable business awards in November. I received the award for my work with the Grey Lynn Farmers’ Market and Cycle Action Auckland but I really want to acknowledge the hard work of everyone associated with these organisations. I am just in the fortunate position of being able to champion what has been put in place by those with the initial vision, passion and commitment.
I also thank Anthea Ogilvie for taking the time to make the nomination and all those who contributed from the market and CAA .
About the Sustainable Champion Award (sponsored by Element Magazine)
The award celebrates key people or teams who have been ‘sustainability superstars’ within their organisation. It recognises people who have gone ‘above and beyond’ in creating and implementing successful sustainability-oriented programmes and initiatives in their organisation.
Background from the nomination
What the judges said:
- Clear leader and driver of the Grey Lynn Farmers Market.
- Exemplifies and inspires what one person can do to connect community.
- Driving local retail and small business when these businesses wouldn’t ordinarily be able to compete in the commercial environment.
The awards are organised by wonderful team at the Sustainable Business Network