The Green Ribbon Awards recognise the outstanding contributions of individuals, organisations, businesses and communities to protecting and enhancing New Zealand's environment.
The Minister for the Environment presents the Awards around World Environment Day each June.
The Awards are open to all individuals and organisations in New Zealand who are making a difference for our environment.
You can nominate yourself, your organisation, community group, service or product or you can nominate someone else you think deserves recognition.
The Green Ribbon Award categories change from year to year. The 2012 categories will be announced early 2012.
In 2011 there were 12 categories including:
Last updated: 14 December 2011