The finalists for the coronavirus categories at the 2020 Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management have been revealed.
Two coronavirus categories were added to this year’s Awards to celebrate the exceptional work undertaken by the sector during the pandemic.
The finalists and winners at the Awards for Excellence in 2019
These are: ‘Best Project, Campaign or Initiative in Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic’ and ‘Individual or Team Contribution in Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic’.
The winners will be announced at a virtual Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management ceremony on 6 November. The eight shortlisted entries can be seen below.
Judges
The coronavirus categories were judged by Sam Corp, head of regulation at the Environmental Services Association, and Steve Eminton, editor of letsrecycle.com.
Mr Eminton said: “I think during the national lockdown and subsequently as judges we were aware of the remarkable efforts by the waste sector to continue to provide a service to residents and commercial businesses.
“The entries confirmed what has been a huge effort on the part of local authorities and contractors, often bringing a smile to the faces of workers and residents. On top of this, we have seen individuals and teams involved in brilliant communications work and supporting the NHS and charities. A big thank you to everyone who entered and congratulations to all the finalists.”
Finalists
Finalists for ‘Best Project, Campaign or Initiative in Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic’ are:
- #HiVisHeroes - Biffa
- Feeding the frontline with #PoweringtheNHS - Powerday PLC
- Sheffield’s Partnership approach to keeping its Household Waste and Recycling Centres open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic - Sheffield city council and Veolia
- COVID-19 Guidance to the Waste Industry - Waste Industry Safety and Health Forum
Finalists for ‘Individual or Team Contribution in Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic’ are:
- Biffa’s Portsmouth Depot food collection service - Biffa
- Spreading some sunshine during the COVID-19 lockdown - East Northamptonshire & FCC Environment
- Heroes on your Doorstep - North East Lincolnshire Council
- Wheelabrator Kemsley K3 CHP Commissioning - Wheelabrator Technologies
Awards
The winners will be announced at a virtual event on 6 November 2020. The event will mimic the format of a traditional ceremony with networking tables and live announcements of category winners (see letsrecycle.com story)
Now in their 17th year, the Awards, which are organised by letsrecycle.com, recognise innovation, dedication and success within the waste and recycling industries, local authorities and the wider sector.
The full shortlist for the other categories was announced last month and can be seen here.
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Source: letsrecycle.com Waste Managment
