Outstanding Achievements in Monash
The City of Monash is proud of its reputation as a progressive council. In 2008-2009, the following acknowledgements and awards for excellence and innovation in the delivery of a range of council services and projects were announced:| Award | Category | Council service or project |
|---|---|---|
| National | ||
| 2008 Building Product News Awards | Winner - Public Building Award | Wilkinson Pavilion, Oakleigh |
| 2009 ICLEI Water Campaign Awards | Awarded Milestones 1, 2 and 3 | Water conservation programs |
| 2009 Royal Australian Institute of Architects Awards | Winner - Colorbond Award for Steel Architecture 2009 | Clayton Community Centre |
| State | ||
| 2009 Sustainable Cities Awards | Zero Waste Award Operation | Oakleigh Project |
| 2009 Sustainable Cities Awards | Winner - Energy Conservation Award | Wilkinson Pavilion, Oakleigh |
| 2009 Sustainable Cities Awards | Winner – Water Conservation Award | Marianne Way Retail Strip Enhancement Works and Raingarden |
| 2009 Sustainable Cities Awards | Finalist - Community Pride Award | Clayton Community Centre |
| 2008 Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (Victoria) Awards | Winner - Design Excellence Public Landscape Award | Clayton Community Centre |
| 2009 The Aquatic and Recreation Victoria Awards | Winner – Aquatic Programming Award | MARC Attendant Support Initiative |
| 2009 The Aquatic and Recreation Victoria Awards | Winner – Group Exercise Instructor of the Year | Carol Syer of MARC |
| 2009 The Aquatic and Recreation Victoria Awards | Winner – Aqua Fitness Instructor of the Year | Bill Stevens of MARC |
| 2008 Young Achievement Australia Victorian Student Business Awards | Winner – Best Tertiary Annual Report | FIYA – Monash's 2008 YAA program |
| 2008 Young Achievement Australia Victorian Student Business Awards | Runner Up – Company of the Year | FIYA – Monash's 2008 YAA program |
| 2008 The Urban Development Institute of Australia Awards | Winner- Best Residential Development Under 250 Lots Award | Gallery Park Estate, Wheelers Hill |
| 2008 Australia Business Arts Foundation Victorian Awards | Winner - National Australia Bank SME (Small Medium Enterprises) Award | Monash Gallery of Art (in partnership with ConnectEast) |
| 2008 Fire Awareness Awards | Winner - Government and Municipal Award | Community Care Fire Safety Program |
| 2008 Heart Foundation Victoria Awards | Winner - Programs and Policies that Reduce Exposure to Tobacco Award | Monash Municipal Public Health Plan |
| 2008 Life Saving Victoria Platinum Pool Awards | Pool Safety Award | MARC & CAHC Aquatic & Leisure Services |
| Regional | ||
| 2008 Eastern Recreation & Leisure Services Awards | Winner - Inclusion Achievement Award | MARC Attendant Support Initiative |
Published: 22 October 2009
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