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Applications are open for 2012's awards for excellence in recycling and waste management .

This year's categories include: High Street Recycling Champion, Commercial Recycling Champion, Waste Management Initiative in the Commercial and Public Sector, Innovation in the Design of a Waste Management Facility, Collection Crew of the Year, The Best Community Recycling Initiative, Civic Amenity Site of the Year, The Best Local Authority Recycling Initiative, Local Authority Recycling Champion and Recycling Business of the Year.

Of particular interest to us is the best community recycling initiative category. This award will recognise the achievements of a social enterprise/community recycling project to delivering improved recycling and waste management services and can include projects such as re-use, recycling, composting, education, minimisation and associated activities. The entry can involve a partnership with a local authority or the private sector but the social enterprise/community sector activity must represent at least 50% of the total activity.

The judges will be looking for the commitment shown by the social enterprise or community group and the achievements made. Submissions are likely to include testimonials, data and reports.

For more details on how to apply go to http://www.awardsforexcellence.co.uk

Application deadline is noon 2nd March.