WWF Earth Hour Awards 2011 are now on and it is time to unearth inspiring stories of Australian’s who are “Going Beyond the Hour”

This year Earth Hour falls on March 26, 2011 at 8:30pm and it is a chance to be reminded about how our small efforts of just turning out the lights, TV and *gasp* our computers for one hour can have a huge impact.

To celebrate the fifth year of the campaign, WWF-Australia is looking for inspiring stories
of people who have gone ‘beyond the hour’ and taken action to help create a more
sustainable planet.

For the first time, WWF-Australia will run the Earth Hour Awards, recognising the efforts
of people from around the country.

“The phenomenal thing about Earth Hour is the changes it has inspired people to make
in their every-day lives,” said WWF-Australia CEO Dermot O’Gorman.

“It is not about one hour of darkness; it is about a lifetime of sustainability.

“Australians continue to show leadership on this important issue, therefore we look
forward to seeing some of Australia’s best examples of people going beyond the hour.
We know that to create a sustainable planet, we all need to play our small part.”

*The categories for the Earth Hour Awards are as follows:

Young Panda Award:

This award is for the under 15’s, recognising young people who have been proactive in
reducing their environmental footprint or inspiring their friends and family to take action.
Workplace Champions Award:

This award is for an individual or team with big ideas who has taken exceptional initiative
within their workplace to benefit the environment.
Future Makers Award:

Open to one and all, young and old, this award is for individuals who always go beyond
the hour, taking innovative action to protect and preserve our planet and inspiring others
to do the same.
Lifetime Achievement Award:

This award will recognise a leader in the community, who in demonstrating an ongoing
dedication to the environment is leading by example and guiding younger generations to
make a difference.
Education Award:

This award will recognise people who are making a significant contribution to educating
others on how to live more sustainable lives. It might be a teacher, school, or scout
group.

Nominations can be made online at www.earthhour.org.au

Finalists will attend a special Earth Hour Awards ceremony in Sydney to mark the event
and watch world famous icons like the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera
House go dark.

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