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January 9, 2012
2012 Toronto green award nominations now open
TORONTO
Nominations are now open for the 2012 Green Toronto Awards, the City of Toronto’s Environmental Awards of Excellence, now in its eighth year.
The City of Toronto, in partnership with Green Living Enterprises, invites Toronto residents to nominate the individuals, community groups, organizations and companies that are leading the way to a cleaner, greener Toronto.
Categories include Green Design — sustainable buildings, products and homes; Green Business — leadership in green business practices, strategies and products; Leadership — outstanding environmental achievement; and Community Projects — grassroots initiatives that green Toronto neighbourhoods.
The Sackville-Dundas Apartments, Regent Park Revitalization Phase 1 by architectsAlliance won the Green Design Award in 2011.
In addition to the award, winners will receive $5,000, and be honoured at a special evening of awards and music at the Green Living Show.
The nomination deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 6.
To see the full list of categories or to submit a nomination, visit www.toronto.ca/greentorontoawards.
The eighth annual Green Toronto Awards ceremony will take place on April 13 at the Green Living Show, Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place.
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