Iconic Melbourne initiatives recognised for celebrating 'true spirit' of the city
Some of Melbourne's iconic places, community organisations and initiatives are in the running for the city's highest accolades, celebrating "the true spirit" of the city.
The City of Melbourne this week announced 30 finalists for the prestigious Melbourne Awards, including The Arts Centre, Crown Melbourne, Zoos Victoria, White Night, Melbourne Museum, The Big Issue, Movember Foundation, and The Water Well Project.
Now in its 14th year, the awards aim to highlight the achievements that inspire and challenge others to create a better future for the city, according to the City of Melbourne.
The Awards honour significant contributions to Melbourne’s environmental sustainability, community, profile, and multiculturalism. Subcategories recognise corporations and community organisations within their respective fields, resulting in a total of eight award categories.
An inspirational individual will also be honoured as the ‘Melburnian of the Year’.
City of Melbourne Chief Executive Officer Martin Cutter said this year’s finalists embodied the "true spirit" of the world's most liveable city.
"Our finalists vary in their areas of focus and expertise but they are all exemplary in their commitment to Melbourne,” he said.
A gala event will be held at the Melbourne Town Hall on Saturday 12 November, where the winners from each category, along with the 2016 Melburnian of the Year, will be announced.
2016 MELBOURNE AWARDS FINALISTS
Contribution to Environmental Sustainability by a Corporation
Crown Melbourne - CROWNEARTH
Fieldtech Solutions
The Little Veggie Patch Co - Federation Square Pop Up Patch
Zoos Victoria
Contribution to Environmental Sustainability by a Community Organisation
Future Business Council
Market Forces
Moral Fairground
Contribution to Community by a Corporation
Arts Centre Melbourne - Dominoes
Herald Sun / CityLink - Run for the Kids
Probuild - ProCommunity
Contribution to Community by a Community Organisation
The Big Issue
Channel 31 Melbourne
Creativity Australia
Movember Foundation
Travellers Aid Australia
Contribution to Profile by a Corporation
Victorian Major Events Company
Victorian Opera
White Night Melbourne
Contribution to Profile by a Community Organisation
BioMelbourne Network
Melbourne Festival
The Melbourne Prize Trust
MPavilion
Royal Melbourne Show
Veski
Contribution to Multiculturalism by a Corporation
Crown Melbourne - Indigenous Employment Program
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
Melbourne Museum - Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Contribution to Multiculturalism by a Community Organisation
The Huddle
Multicultural Arts Victoria
The Water Well Project
News break – October 12
