The Green Ribbon Awards and other environmental awards
This page provides links to information on the Green Ribbon Awards, and other New Zealand and international environmental awards.
The Green Ribbon Awards
The Green Ribbon Awards recognise the outstanding contributions made by individuals, organisations, businesses and communities to protecting and enhancing New Zealand’s environment.
For more information visit the Green Ribbon Awards web page.
Other New Zealand environmental awards
EECA Awards
The EECA Awards celebrate organisations and individuals who have demonstrated excellence and innovation in energy efficiency or renewable energy projects.
For more information visit the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) website.
Regional council environmental awards
Regional councils recognise outstanding contributions to improving our environment with their own environmental awards.
For more information visit your regional council website.
United Nations Environment Programme international environmental awards
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) runs several international environmental awards including:
- Champions of the Earth – recognising outstanding environmental leaders
- UNEP Sasakawa Prize – recognising outstanding contributions to managing and protecting the environment
- The Seed Awards – recognising innovation in local, environmentally-responsible and sustainable entrepreneurship
- Green Star Awards – recognising those who have made remarkable efforts to prevent, prepare for, and respond to environmental disasters around the world.
Last updated: 22 April 2013
