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Canon 2014 Environmental Grants Program winners

Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland: community winner
 

Canon Australia has announced the winners of its ninth annual Environmental Grants Program – revealing two community-led projects, set to receive $5,000 worth of grants in-kind to help achieve their sustainability goals.  

The winners were selected based on their environmental merits, sought across two categories, including community and school. The winning projects from Australia include Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland (QLD) for engaging local communities in the protection of local platypus populations and Bentleigh SecondaryCollege (VIC) which is committed to encouraging students to care and protect the indigenous flora and fauna surrounding the school grounds

“This year, there was an outstanding line-up of applicants, and the winners stood out in terms of their strong commitment in making a difference to our environment. We are impressed with the quality of work by local schools and community groups, and want to reward their efforts for dedicating their time and energy to making positive changes to their local environment,” said Janet Leslie, sustainability manager, Canon Oceania.

“These awards allow us to support the efforts of school and community groups who are working to help their local environment. We are inspired by their passion and dedication and want to reward these unique projects with the right tools to achieve their own environmental aims,” said Taz Nakamasu, managing director, Canon Oceania.

“Working together for the common good’ is woven into our corporate philosophy, Kyosei, and these community groups inspire our people, customers and fellow businesses to enhance the environment we live and work in,” he added. 

A further $15,000 worth of grants in-kind will also be awarded to New Zealand based projects, providing a total of $25,000 in grants across both Australia and New Zealand.

 
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