[Wigsat-l] Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy is NOW calling for entries

[Sophia Huyer]

Dear Colleagues

The Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy - the worlds leading green  
energy awards scheme – is now calling for entries for its 2010  
awards.  Please see below press release in English.

The Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy are seeking entries from  
inspirational and innovative local sustainable energy programmes from  
Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Please note that application forms in English, Spanish, French and  
Mandarin, can be downloaded from the home page of our website: www.ashdenawards.org

The deadline for international entries is October 20th 2009.

I would be most grateful if you could  circulate the news to all your  
relevant regional networks and to any relevant potential applicants  
you may know of.

I very much look forward to your response.

Please do acknowledge receipt.

Many thanks

Maya Vaughan
Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy
Tel. 020 7 263 2551
Mob: 07726926 227
Email: maya.vaughan at ashdenawards.org



World’s leading green energy awards calls for entries for 2010

International entries needed by 20 October 2009

The Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy are seeking entries from  
inspirational and innovative local sustainable energy programmes from  
Asia, Africa and Latin America.  Entry is free, and up to six winners  
will receive £20,000 each in prize money for programme development,  
with one overall Energy Champion awarded £40,000. The Awards will be  
presented at a VIP ceremony in London in July 2010.

We are interested in initiatives that have radically improved the  
lives of individuals and local communities and can demonstrate  
significant environmental benefits through the use of renewable energy  
and/or energy saving measures.

We reward existing achievements. Award-winning schemes must have been  
consistently successful for at least one year with plans for further  
expansion. Schemes must also be highly replicable to ensure maximum  
impact in the battle against climate change.

Benefits of winning an Ashden Award include:


Prize money of up to £40,000
High profile world-wide publicity
Enhanced global recognition of Award winning programmes.
Tailored support to take the programme further.
A broadcast quality documentary film on the award-winning work
Opportunities to present your sustainable energy solutions to experts  
and policy makers both in the UK and internationally
A forum for exchanging ideas and solutions with those working in the  
field of sustainable energy across the globe

Past winners have used a variety of technologies that both benefit  
local communities and achieve carbon savings such as fuel - efficient  
stoves, micro-hydro plants, biogas plants, solar energy systems and  
water pumps. Through this many are boosting local peoples’ income,  
providing employment or training, and improving women’s status in  
their community. Details of the 2009 International winners, including  
short films about their work, are online at http://www.ashdenawards.org/international 
  <http://www.ashdenawards.org/international>

For further information and for a downloadable application form visit www.ashdenawards.org 
  <http://www.ashdenawards.org> or contact: Jane Howarth tel. + 44 20  
7410 7023 email: info at ashdenawards.org



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