Islanders who are able to show a commitment to the low carbon economy are being encouraged to apply for the 2016 David Green Award.
The annual award was set up to honour the memory of David Green, a founder member of Future Solent (now Future South) and committed champion for a low carbon economy.
Winners will be presented with a unique award at Future South’s annual conference.
Four weeks to apply
Nominations (in video format) for the award need to show a commitment to the low carbon economy through economic growth and/or enterprise and must be submitted by 4pm on Monday 17th October 2016.
The shortlist will be announced week commencing Monday 24th October. The winner will be announced at the Future South Annual conference on 4th November 2016.
To find out more about the award and how to apply, visit the Future South Website.
A legacy for David Green
Future South provide share this background on David Green’s work,
David Green (1961-2013) was an entrepreneur, charity fundraiser and all round mover-and-shaker, who believed absolutely in a vision to create a better future – an Eco-Island. At the heart of his vision was the plan to power Isle of Wight homes and businesses on 100% renewable energy as a model for the world. To prove it was possible to deliver energy independence and a low carbon economy by 2020, through a combination of solar, small wind, geothermal, tidal and waste-to-energy sources.
David was a man of phenomenal energy, charm and ability. Of course he stepped on toes and had detractors, as anyone who isn’t content with the status quo will inevitably find. But he was a unique individual who lived by his principles and ideals. As a founding member of Future Solent (which has become Future South), we often remember him at board meetings, and continue to strive to achieve some of what he envisioned.
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