ACTS, in association with the UK’s Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) and the Higher Education Environmental Improvement (HEEPI), were proud to launch the FIRST Green Gown Awards Australasia at the 2010 ACTS International Conference in Melbourne on 30 October 2010. ACTS announced the winners in recognition and honour of the excellent work and progress made towards sustainability by universities and TAFEs.

2011 saw the introduction of three new catergories, open to all Australasian tertiary education institutions, bringing the total of 6 Awards for 2011.

View the 2011 Green Gown Award Australasia Evaluation Report

Visit the UK Green Gown Awards 2011 Website

About the Awards

The Green Gown Awards Australasia is the first and only Award Scheme dedicated to recognising excellence in sustainability within the tertiary education sector in Australia and New Zealand. The Awards aim to recognise those institutions that are leading the way within sustainability, providing a real and very positive platform for others to aspire to.

Founded and launched in the UK in 2004, the Green Gown Awards are now in the 7th Year and have become THE most prestigious recognition of sustainability best practice in universities and colleges across the UK. Driving on this success and keen to embrace international collaboration, ACTS formally launched the Green Gown Awards Australasia in 2010. Now in 2011, the Awards are growing, with more categories to recognise and reward sustainability excellence and the chance to share these success stories in an international arena.

2010 Green Gown Award Trophy

Award Ceremony

The 2011 Green Gown Awards Australasia will be announced at a fabulous dinner and awards ceremony, at the National Wine Centre, Adelaide on 29 September 2011. The Awards will take place during the 11th ACTS International Conference In Adelaide, 28-30 September 2011, hosted by the University of Adelaide. Further details on the conference can be found on the conference page. The 3 day event will be YOUR opportunity to meet, learn form and share sustainability best practice, with the tertiary education sector.

2011 Award Categories

• Continuous Improvement – Institutional Change
• Continuous Improvement – Specific Area
• Learning and teaching
• Student Initiatives and Campaigns
• TAFEs and smaller institutions
• ACTS Award of Excellence