PRESS RELEASE: 2024 KAB NSW Sustainable Cities accolade goes to Blacktown

Blacktown City Council has been awarded the prestigious title of NSW Overall Sustainable Cities Winner for 2024, in recognition of its outstanding contributions to environmental sustainability and community engagement.
The 2024 Sustainable Cities awards were presented on 10th October at a KAB NSW function hosted by the by previous year’s winner, Penrith City Council.

Since its inception in 1994, the Sustainable Cities Awards program has been instrumental in recognizing and rewarding the incredible efforts of metropolitan Sydney Councils, community groups, businesses, schools, and individuals who are leading the way in sustainable practices and initiatives.

In addition to the overall trophy, Blacktown also took out the Communication & Engagement Award for its Multi Engagement for Multi-Unit Dwellings project and the Heritage & Culture Award for Blacktown Arts Makers Space with Tarni Eastwood. Caddies Creek Public School, within the Blacktown LGA also received highly commended in the Young Legends category.

KAB NSW Sustainable Cities Assessor, Peter Clark, commended Blacktown’s sustainability initiatives, stating, “Blacktown City Council’s dedication to sustainability serves as an inspiring model for cities everywhere. The collaborative approach between Council and the community drives their various initiatives which is a testament to the power of community, innovation, and a shared vision for a sustainable future.”

Val Southam, CEO of Keep Australia Beautiful NSW, commended Blacktown and all the other participants in the Sustainable Cities Awards, stating, “The Sustainable Cities Awards showcase the inspiring work being done by councils, organisations, and individuals across greater Sydney to create a more sustainable future. Blacktown’s achievements are a testament to the positive impact that dedicated individuals and communities can have on the environment. Congratulations to Blacktown City Council and its community on this well-deserved recognition.”

The awards program and event were held with the support of Penrith City Council, the NSW EPA, and Red Energy.

The full list of Category and Overall Winners and Highly Commended is available at: https://www.kabnsw.org.au/download/10373/?tmstv=1728442350

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Name: Veronica DullensCompany: Keep Australia Beautiful NSWEmail: Phone: 0400449100

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About the KABNSW Sustainable Cities Awards Keep Australia Beautiful NSW Sustainable Cities Awards Program is a community and environmental awards program for metropolitan communities in NSW. Since 1994, projects that not only enhance the environment but also improve the standard of living and well-being of urban communities have been a hallmark of the activities recognised by these awards. The Sustainable Cities Awards inspire communities to make a genuine and lasting contribution to their area, with partnerships between local authorities, businesses, community groups, schools, and individuals. About KAB NSW Keep Australia Beautiful NSW (KABNSW) is the state’s premier organisation for litter reduction and environmental sustainability. Independent and not-for-profit, our focus is to engage communities to make NSW the least littered state in Australia, transforming littering behaviour to create a beautiful and more sustainable environment. Over a 40-year history we have built a state-wide network of dedicated individuals, businesses, schools, community groups and government bodies striving to deliver a cleaner environment. Through five core programs we work with communities across regional, metropolitan, and coastal NSW to educate and motivate environmental initiatives.