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2012 Sustainable Swansea Awards

The aim of the awards is to encourage local organisations and individuals to that bit extra for their community and the environment and to reward those that show real commitment to good environmental practice and sustainability. The awards were started in 2004 and are run every two years by Swansea Environmental Forum in partnership with Swansea Council, SCVS and the Environment Centre.
This year there were 24 finalists across eight different award categories covering various issues from wildlife to water and waste.

    “These projects and individuals are incredibly inspiring and show just what can be achieved when people get      
      together to make a long-lasting difference in their community or workplace.”
commented Awards organiser, Philip McDonnell.

    “There is a huge amount of good work going on in Swansea to improve our environment but it often only
     comes to the fore at events like this. The award winners and other finalists give us real encouragement for      

    the future and an exciting glimpse of a more Sustainable Swansea.”

Cllr. Sybil Crouch closed the presentation ceremony congratulating all the finalists and praising Swansea Environmental Forum for its great efforts over three decades in supporting environmental action and promoting sustainability in Swansea.
The winners and other finalists in each category were:
•    Community Project Award was won by Vetch Veg Community Garden
        The other finalists were:
         Vale Europe Ltd, the Gower Walking Festival and the Penllergare Trust

•    Low Carbon Swansea Award was won by Morgan AM&T
        The other finalists were:
         S & C Electric Ltd and Groundwork

•    Built Heritage Award was won by Henbury Cottage
        The other finalists were:
         Llandeilo Talybont Old Churchyard and Llys Glas

•    Waste Wise Business Award was won by S & C Electric Ltd.
        The other finalists were:
         Lorien Business Services and Down to Earth

•    Clear Streams Swansea Award was won by Swansea Canal Society
        The other finalists were:
         Nature Days and Swansea Misconnection project.

•    Biodiversity Award was won by Crwys and District Sports Association
        The other finalists were:
         RSPB Cwmclydach Kites and Dippers and Torgoch

•    Sustainable Schools Award was won by Bishopston Comprehensive School
        The other finalist was Birchgrove Comprehensive School

•    Champion Award was won by Michael Norman
        The other finalists were:
         Sally Hyman and Ben Rees