Mauritius hosted its first local Green Awards on 4th June 2010.
The instant hit of the 1st Edition prompted a more successful
2nd Edition in 2011. Boosted by this growing interest, the organisers
decided to expand the scope of the awards; subsequently renamed
as Green Africa Awards (GAA). The latter is now recognized by the
leading advocacy movement, Earth Day Network (EDN).
The GAA2012 presents a new challenge by welcoming international
entries from some East African countries and the Indian Ocean Islands.
The 3rd Edition comes with 10 re-branded categories so as to reward
a maximum of green initiatives both locally and internationally.
Eligible countries include:
Mauritius
Reunion
Madagascar
The Comores
Mayotte
Seychelles
Kenya
Tanzania
Uganda
Mozambique
South Africa
Categories:
1) Best Maintained Cultural Heritage (buildings & sites inclusive)
2) Corporate (Green) Citizenship Endeavours
3) Green Business & Environmental Management
4) Green Design, Building, Development & Land Use
5) Green Endeavours in Tourism & Hospitality Sector6) Green/Eco Innovative Product/Technology
7) Green Media & Advertising Campaign
8)Environmental Education Campaign/Project & Green School Project
9) Natural Resources Protection & Restoration
10) NGO-Driven Environmental Actions
CATEGORIES not into competition:
GAA2012 OrgCom shall conduct public polls and opinion surveys to nominate institutions for the following categories:
1) Eco-Friendly Public Sector Organisations
2) Green District/Municipal Council
3) Green Websites/Chat Forums/Blogs
The GREEN AFRICA EXCELLENCE AWARD
The title Green Africa Excellence Award shall be attributed to an Individual, Company, governmental body or NGO, based on an overall contribution towards greening Africa (in Mauritius or in other participating countries).
Registration Deadline (Online)
Mauritius : 16th Dec 2011
Other Participating Countries : 31st Dec 2011
For registration and further information on the Awards; the Categories, Conditions of participation, Past awardees and Organisations behind the initiative:
http://www.earthmauritius.org/
info.greenafrica@gmail.com (query)
director.greenafrica@gmail.com (awards team)
