Congratulations to the 2012 LGPro Awards for Excellence winners and finalists

More than 100 nominations were received for the 2012 LGPro Awards for Excellence. The Judging Panel Chair, LGPro Board member, Marianne Di Giallonardo, commented on the excellent standard of entries that were submitted. The winners and finalists were announced at LGPro’s Annual Conference Dinner on Thursday, 23 February.

Innovative Management Initiative
Winner
North East Victoria Councils, North East Regional Development Scheme (NERDS)
Finalists
Wodonga City Council Environmental Health Team, Domesticating Wastewater Practices
City of Port Phillip Internal Facilitators Team, CoPP Values and Behaviours
Knox City Council Annual Report Team, Knox City Council Annual Report Video
Nillumbik Shire Council Organisational Development and Risk Team, Business Continuity Plan

Service Delivery Initiative
Winner
Hobsons Bay City Council UCAN Café Team, UCAN Café
FINALISTS
Bass Coast Shire Council Aged and Disability Team, Carer Retreat Project
Banyule City Council Development Planning Team, EARTH Permits Online
Glenelg Shire Council PEARL Team, Portland Early Assessment Referral Links

Special Projects Initiative
Winner
Maroondah City Council, Jack Mulholland, Stroke a Chord Choir
Finalists
Yarra Ranges Council Arts, Culture and Heritage team, Not The Archies
Mildura Rural City Council, Chaffey Trail Special Projects Team, Smart Auslan Chaffey Trail Project
Wangaratta Rural City Council, Major Floods – Response and Recovery
Baw Baw Shire Council Natural Environment Team, Baw Baw Memorial Trails

Community Partnerships Initiative
Winner
Wodonga City Council Community and Neighbourhood Strengthening Team, Neighhourhood Power
Finalists
Manningham City Council Community Planning Team, MC² Community Facility
City of Monash/City of Kingston, Monash and Kingston Strengthening Clayton and Clarinda Team Strengthening Clayton and Clarinda

Community Assets and Infrastructure Initiative $1 million and under
Winner
Maribyrnong City Council City Design and Place Making Team, Yarraville Station Plaza
Finalists
Warrnambool City Council Recreation and Youth Team, Warrnambool Skate Park Refurbishment
Maroondah City Council Glen Park Playspace Team, Glen Park Playspace
Monash City Council Monash Men’s Shed Team, Monash Men’s Shed
Towong Shire Council, Tallangatta Multi Sport Precinct

Community Assets and Infrastructure Initiative over $1 million
Winner
City of Casey Sport and Leisure Department, The Shed Indoor Skate Park
Finalists
Kingston City Council Jobs Training and Accessible Parks Project Team, Jobs Training and Accessible Parks Project
Latrobe City Council Major Projects Team, Callignee Community Centre

Sustainability Initiative
Winner
City of Greater Geelong (David Goldie and Scott Cavanagh), Kardinia Park Arena Upgrade & Stormwater Harvesting
Finalists
Moreland City Council Environmental and Sustainable Development Team, Carbon Management Strategy (CMS)
Darebin City Council, Sustainable Food and Gardening
Wangaratta Rural City Council Sustainability Team, Eco Living Sustainable Community Project

Young Achiever
Winner
Kat Bennett, Wodonga City Council
Finalists
Marisha O’Flaherty, Warrnambool City Council
Mei Ling Wong, Community Chef
Jasmine Ouaida, Moreland City Council
Rosana Frost, Maribyrnong City Council
Wayne Mack, Casey City Council
Rebecca Scullion, Casey City Council
Brooke Templeton, Bayside City Council
Emma Fuchsen, Wangaratta City Council
Matt Kelleher, Bayside City Council

Award publication

The 2012 winners and finalists are featured in LGPro’s 2012 Awards & Recognition Year Book which can be accessed by clicking on the link below. This book also contains important information about other LGPro programs and activities. Copies will be sent to each Council and anyone wanting additional copies can contact the LGPro office on (03) 9686 3833.

AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE PUBLICATION 2012