The People and Environment Achievement Business Awards 2011 introduce inspirational ambassadors

July 19, 2011 - PRLog -- Galen Ayers, Philanthropist
A freelance psychologist, NGO consultant, trauma therapy practitioner, recording musician, writer and artist, Galen expresses her views and advocacy of various charities through these mediums. By far not just a pretty face, Galen is an incredibly inspirational girl who most recently produced the single, ‘Key to Change’ with her father, Kevin Ayers for homeless charity Centrepoint.



“The integrity and vision of those who have set up the PEABs is very apparent when you meet them one-to-one, and this is supported by the concrete evidence of their actions and decision making in their business model. It is these factors alongside my willingness to be taught and be inspired to live a more ecologically aware life that make me proud to stand as an ambassador for the PEABs”


Debra Patterson, Green Team Champion, The Savoy

After working at The Savoy for 13 years as PA to the General Manager, when Fairmont Group took over the hotel in 2005, she had the chance to do a presentation on how to ‘green’ the hotel, which led to her promotion as Green Team Champion, which as well as recycling 90% of waste, she has seen the introduction of a ‘Green Butler’ to advise guests on the best eco experiences in London and becoming a partner of Thames21 to keep the river clean.



"I feel honoured to have been asked to be a key ambassador.  The issues of sustainability and responsibility touches all our lives at home, in school and in the workplace and if in sharing my story I can inspire others to see that even small changes can make a big difference then my journey has been all the more worthwhile.  Commitment, dedication and passion are key attributes for success, but communication as an ambassador is the most important of all as it keeps the message alive."



Gav Lawson, Founder of THTC (The Hemp Trading Company)

After his brother investigated the planet saving benefits of hemp Gav wanted to set up an ethical company offering this product and THTC was born, fusing cutting edge designs and environmentally friendly clothes. Through THTC he supports organic farming, reduces agricultural chemical use and saves water. He ensures all production is monitored according to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) standards, is a member of www.seecompanies.com and www.ethicalfashionforum.com. Gav counts Goldie, Newton Faulkner, Benjamin Zephaniah and DJ Beardyman amongst his most loyal fans.





"I'm very excited to have been asked to represent the PEA Business Awards. They are a forward thinking, energetic group of eco warriors with great ambition, and their approach towards eco activism fits perfectly with that of THTC."


Jarvis Smith, co-founder of the awards comments, “I’m thrilled to announce these people as ambassadors of the awards – they are all exemplar to others in their approach to incorporating sustainability in business. I hope they inspire others and encourage entrants in the awards.”


HOW TO ENTER

Do you do everything you can to encourage your bosses and colleagues to adopt greener policies? Or do you know someone at work (it can be a team or individual) who does? Then check out the nomination form online at www.peabusinessawards.com.

Within the nomination form is a strict word limit (500 words) to present a case for winning the award. Please read the entry form and the entry criteria carefully. There is no limit to the number of categories that may be entered, but each entry must be submitted on a completed form.

The closing date for applications is August 31st 2011

Entries should contain specific commercial data and screen grabs/URLs and passwords where applicable and should be endorsed by the company's chief executive.  Each submission should contain a high resolution print quality (300dpi jpeg) head and shoulders photograph of the nominee(s).

It should be noted that the PEABs are one of the only Awards that does not charge an entry fee; rather than operating as a purely commercial venture, the organisers of the PEABs are passionate about encouraging businesses to think about and embrace green initiatives wherever possible.

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