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The Banksia Foundation announced finalists for the seven award categories, which celebrate businesses, communities, individuals and governments making a positive impact on the world.

Banksia Foundation CEO Graz van Egmond said the organisation, which runs Australia鈥檚 longest running national sustainability awards, will be excited to launch its first state awards program in Australia鈥檚 most populous state.

The team of environmental warriors at the Auburn 黑料吃瓜群网 鈥� Auburn 黑料吃瓜群网 Recycling Team 鈥� has been shortlisted in the NSW Circular Transition Award Category. The team is constantly on the lookout for new avenues to distribute their recycled goods and they have not even allowed the pandemic to slow or stop their recycling efforts.

The Hunter New England Local Health District has been shortlisted in the NSW Net Zero Action Award Category for their 鈥楽ustainable Healthcare 鈥� Together Towards Zero鈥� initiative aimed at achieving carbon and waste neutrality by 2030, a first for any Local Health District in NSW.

鈥淲e have such a diverse array of initiatives amongst the finalists, from government right through to small and large businesses, and our young people wanting to make a change,鈥� van Egmond said.

鈥淭he finalists share a drive to improve life on the planet, but they鈥檙e doing so in such different ways. Our experienced judges will evaluate the entrants鈥� results and impact, and assess their ability to scale.

鈥淥ur judges also are on the lookout for the real standouts 鈥� the ones that provide inspiration and the spirit of just getting on and getting it done.鈥�

Among other finalists are the Sydney Opera House, which has committed to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, as well as Sydney Trains, which has set the ambitious target of achieving 100% net zero emissions by 2025.

鈥淏ut it鈥檚 not only large organisations making a difference: 15-year-old Shalise Leesfield has been recognised for her passionate advocacy for the health of our oceans, and Seaside Savange, a grassroots organisation, has been shortlisted thanks to their ongoing efforts to inspire local communities to clean up their streets,鈥� van Egmond said.

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