A new resources sector award will recognise outstanding achievement and leadership in building partnerships between resources companies and communities.
Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Marmion launched the Department of Mines and Petroleum’s Community Partnership Resources Sector Award last night.
“The new award will be presented for the first time next year and will acknowledge companies and communities that show outstanding leadership in developing meaningful community partnerships,” Mr Marmion said.
“The State Government is committed to supporting a responsible and sustainable resources sector that benefits all West Australians.
“Resources companies are expected to be good corporate citizens who engage in a meaningful and ongoing capacity with all stakeholders including communities.
“By engaging with communities and community groups to understand their issues and concerns, resources companies can help leave an ongoing positive legacy in the communities where they operate.”
The community partnership award will be presented for the first time in October 2016 at DMP’s Awards for Excellence night, where the Golden Gecko Award for Environmental Excellence will also be presented.
Any company or individual operating within Western Australia’s minerals, energy resources or extractive industries can nominate a project for the award.
Resources sector companies can submit a joint nomination with a WA community organisation or an individual entry that clearly demonstrates community collaboration.
Nominations for the community partnership award will open in January 2016
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