Melbourne Awards 2015 Finalists Announced
Lord Mayor of Melbourne Robert Doyle has announced the shortlisted finalists for the Melbourne Awards 2015.
Included in the list of 34 finalists are high profile organisations including the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, MPavilion, Thankyou, Whitelion, Melbourne Fringe Festival, Optus and GM Holden.
Now in its thirteenth year, the city’s most prestigious awards ceremony recognises organisations and individuals across a range of sectors that have dedicated themselves to Melbourne.
Lord Mayor Robert Doyle congratulated the individuals and organisations shortlisted.
“People and organisations are the real heart and soul of cities and, as the most liveable city in the world for five consecutive years, we have some really impressive ones right here in Melbourne,” the Lord Mayor said.
“This year’s Melbourne Awards finalists are all exemplary: their achievements, passion and dedication deserve this recognition.”
The Melbourne Awards finalist shortlist honours both small and large organisations and industry leaders, with subcategories to recognise corporations, community organisations and individuals within their respective fields.
The independent judging panel for the Melbourne Awards 2015 includes more than 50 business and community leaders across a range of industry sectors. The final shortlist was developed following a thorough assessment of the applications submitted and a rigorous interview process.
Previous Melbourne Awards have recognised a diverse range of inspirational people and organisations including Guy Grossi for his role in boosting Melbourne’s profile and his dedication to the hospitality industry, AFL icon Ron Barassi and St John’s Ambulance for their contribution to the community.
A gala event will be held at the Melbourne Town Hall on Saturday 14 November where the winners from each category, along with the Melburnian of the Year, will be announced.
Lord Mayor Robert Doyle will also present a special certificate of commendation for exceptional work in serving and developing Melbourne’s multicultural community at the gala ceremony.
2015 MELBOURNE AWARDS FINALISTS
This year’s Contribution to Profile category celebrates projects, activities and individuals that have built Melbourne’s reputation as a national centre for business, sport, entertainment, knowledge and culture by generating national and/or international media exposure or by encouraging visitation to the city.
Contribution to Profile by a Corporation
GM Holden - GM Australia Design
Melbourne Convention Bureau
Mind Blowing Films - Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
Tennis Australia - Australian Open
Contribution to Profile by a Community Organisation
Melbourne Festival
Melbourne Fringe Festival
MPavilion
Neurovascular Research Australia
Contribution to Profile by an Individual
Professor Peter Choong – St Vincent’s Hospital
Geoff Lord – Melbourne Victory
The Contribution to Community category is awarded to projects, activities and individuals that enhance the lives and wellbeing of residents and workers through new approaches to community services and volunteer work, improvements to accessibility or the development of programs that provide support and positive outcomes for the disadvantaged or vulnerable in the community.
Contribution to Community by a Corporation
Keolis Downer - Yarra Trams Driven Women Project
Optus - Digital Thumbprint Program
The Little Veggie Patch Co - Federation Square Pop Up Patch
VicSuper - Super Woman Money Program
Contribution to Community by a Community Organisation
Creativity Australia
Good Cycles Limited
Multicultural Arts Victoria
Robert Connor Dawes Foundation
Thankyou
Whitelion
WIRE, Women's Information
Contribution to Community by an Individual
Professor Glenn Bowes – University of Melbourne
Dr Catherine Crock AM – Royal Children’s Hospital / Hush Music Foundation
Professor Susan Davis – Monash University
Haileluel Gebre-selassie – African Think Tank
The Contribution to Environmental Sustainability category recognises projects or activities that create a more environmentally sustainable city through advancements in sustainable innovation and design, the development of new environmental projects, or programs that educate, connect and inspire others to change community behaviour.
Contribution to Environmental Sustainability by a Corporation
Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Working Wetlands Project
Westpac Banking Corporation - 6 Star Green Star Corporate Building
Contribution to Environmental Sustainability by a Community Organisation
Cool Australia
CLIMARTE - ART+CLIMATE=CHANGE Festival
Grow It Local - Local Growers Feast
Moreland Energy Foundation - Positive Charge
Contribution to Environmental Sustainability by an Individual
Susanna Bevilacqua – Moral Fairground
Andrew Vance – Melbourne Girls’ College
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