Best Environmental/Sustainability Practices

JUDGING – 100% WRITTEN SUBMISSION
ELIGIBLE FOR ENTRY INTO THE AHA NATIONAL AWARDS

OVERVIEW

This category will be judged completely on a written submission of no more than 1,500 words, plus an accompanying appendix with documents and pictures where relevant. Should demonstrate outstanding commitment to environmentally sustainable operations and detail the specific implementations made throughout the qualifying period.
The written submission should address the essential elements listed here plus the following:

CATEGORY SPECIFIC QUESTIONS

• Policies in place at your venue that support environmental best practice
• The use of energy saving devices or practices with regard to water, energy and waste
• The quality of your in-house recycling programs
• The existence of environment committees or working groups within the venue to address environmental issues
• Understanding and education on the importance of environmental sustainability
• Any other initiatives that demonstrate environmental sustainability
• Any other initiatives or innovations that demonstrate sustainable operations