NOOSA MAYOR CROWNED NATIONAL CLIMATE AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR
NOOSA MAYOR TONY WELLINGTON has taken out top honours for his work on the climate change frontline at national Cities Power Partnership Awards.
Mayor Wellington took home the Cities Power Partnership Climate Ambassador Award in recognition of his leadership driving climate action and emissions reduction in his community and beyond.
The Climate Council's Cities Power Partnership Awards recognise the work of climate heroes in local governments across the country who are transforming Australia's energy landscape.
Mayor Wellington said that he was honoured to be recognised as an Ambassador for the Cities Power Partnership.
"I believe that local governments need to lead by example. That's why we've put in place an ambitious plan to take Noosa Shire Council to zero-net emissions by 2026."
"I'm honoured to be named Climate Ambassador of the Year at the Cities Power Partnership Awards. Now is the time for action on climate change, and it's up to local governments to show leadership."
David Craven, director of the Cities Power Partnership, congratulated Mayor Wellington on his award, noting that the Noosa Mayor shone in a competitive field of entrants.
"It is hard to imagine a more committed, consistent and passionate climate ambassador than Mayor Tony Wellington. He was an early champion of climate change and hasn't wavered since," he said.
This year's awards saw a record-breaking number of entries, which David Craven said reflects the extent to which local governments are emerging as a vital part of Australia's climate solution.
"The local climate solutions on display at these awards are tangible proof that Australian communities are rising up to meet the challenges of climate change," he said.
"From carbon-neutral kindergartens through to ambitious projects installing solar battery systems in thousands of homes and businesses, Cities Power Partnership councils are leading the way with practical local climate solutions."
The Cities Power Partnership Awards celebrated outstanding work from local governments in the fields of renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable transport, community engagement and project funding as well as individual climate champion awards.
FULL LIST OF AWARD WINNERS
Renewable Energy Achievement Award
Winner: Next Gen Energy Storage Program, ACT Government
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Energy Efficiency Achievement
Winner: Energy Efficiency Improvement Scheme, ACT Government
Sustainable Transport Achievement Award
Winner: Smart Moves Newcastle, City of Newcastle
Community Engagement Achievement Award
Winner: The Butterfly Effect, Albert Park Kindergarten and City of Port Phillip
Project Financing Innovation Award
Winner: Carbon Revolving Reserve, Blue Mountains City Council
Ambassador Award (elected representative)
Winner: Cr Tony Wellington, Mayor of Noosa Shire Council
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Climate Champion Award (council staff)
Winner: Adam Clarke, Program Coordinator, City Innovation and Sustainability, City of Newcastle
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