2009 Sustainability Awards

The 2009 Sustainability Awards were presented to exemplary businesses, community groups and individuals who have achieved economic, social or environmental progress in the City at an awards dinner at Dedes Bar and Grill on Monday, 7 September 2009.  

"Council received a record number of entries and nominations for the third annual Sustainability Awards and I would like to congratulate everyone involved in this year's awards, said City of Canada Bay Mayor Angelo Tsirekas.

"It's wonderful to see so many people in our City dedicated to achieving sustainability both in business and personally, and through community groups.

"Council's Sustainability Awards is a program designed to encourage sustainability practices in our community and is an opportunity for us to recognise and reward those people who are committed to this."  

2009 Sustainability Awards Winners      

Environmental Business Award                                  

Winner                      Vatel Restaurant, Russell Lea
Runner Up                 Haron Robson, Five Dock  

Environmental Citizen Award                                     

Winner                      Andy Doldissen, Russell Lea
Runner Up                 John Harding, Concord  

Environmental Community Organisation Award                                 

Winner                      St. Andrew's Kindergarten, Abbotsford
Runner Up                 Concord West Public School, Concord West
Special Recognition  Domremy College, Five Dock
Special Recognition  1st Yaralla Sea Scout Group, North Strathfield  

Community Partner Award                                         

Winner                       Touched by Olivia Foundation, Drummoyne
Winner                       Communities for Communities, Drummoyne
Runner Up                  Concord Hospital, Concord West
Highly Commended    Canada Bay Club, Five Dock
Highly Commended    Club Five Dock, Five Dock  

Business Recognition Award - 25 years of service                                                                     

Blue Star Cakes, Five Dock                                       
Lyonswood Investigations & Forensic Group, Drummoyne                                       
Marineve Pasticceria, Five Dock                                       
Paul McCarthy Optometrist, Drummoyne                                       
Statberry, Chiswick

Business Recognition Award - 50 years of service                                                                     

Mediterranean House, Five Dock

Business Recognition - 75 years of service                                                                    

Five Dock Meat Market, Five Dock

Community Organisation Recognition Award - 25 years 

City of Canada Bay Access Committee          

Community Organisation Recognition Award - 50 years

2nd Abbotsford Sea Scout Group, Abbotsford                                       
Concord Garden Club, Concord                           
Joyce Duncan OAM, Five Dock

Community Organisation Recognition Award - 120 years                                                             

Yaralla Cottages, Concord West  

Child Friendly Business Award                                   

Winner                      Corner Cubbyhouse, Five Dock
Runner Up                 Dedes Bar and Grill, Abbotsford  

Business Access Award                                 

Winner                       Kokoda Cafe, Concord West
Runner Up                  First Avenue Family Practice, Five Dock  

Disability Employer of the Year                                  

Winner                        Derivan, Rhodes  

Sustainable Cultural Award                                        

Winner                        City of Canada Bay Museum, Concord
Runner Up                   Drummoyne Art Society, Drummoyne
Highly Commended     Computer Pals for Seniors Concord, Concord    

Best Maintained Heritage Property Award                              

Winner                         9 Drummoyne Avenue, Drummoyne
Runner Up                    4 Lindfield Avenue, Concord

Best New Development Involving Heritage Award                             

Winner                          93 First Avenue, Five Dock
Runner Up                     48 Zoeller Street, Concord  

Special Heritage Work Award                                    

Winner                          Concord Heritage Society, Concord
Runner Up                     Frank Bonnitcha, Russell Lea  

Best Conserved Heritage Precinct Award       

Lindfield Avenue, Concord  

For further information please contact Economic Development on 9911 6555 or email business@canadabay.nsw.gov.au.