Home National Retirement Living Awards Award for Sustainability
Prospecta Utilities Award for Sustainability
This Award recognises and rewards excellence and innovation in a Sustainability project or initiative that is either led by the residents or operator.
The cost to enter this award is $950 including GST.
Nominations close midnight 15 November 2024.
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2025 Finalists
Lincoln Gardens Community
Levande
Levande Lincoln Garden Retirement Village is a leader in sustainability, with innovative initiatives that reduce energy, water, and waste while enhancing resident comfort. Key projects include solar panels, energy-efficient LED lighting, and the Little Green Bin Project, diverting thousands of liters of organic waste from landfills. These efforts, combined with water-saving fixtures and garden mulching, create a greener, more cost-efficient community. Levande Lincoln Garden provides a sustainable and financially-savvy living environment for residents, setting a standard in eco-conscious retirement living.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Western Australian Air Force Association, trading under the name of RAAFA
RAAFA has demonstrated its commitment to sustainable retirement living by installing over 56 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across its Western Australian communities. By effectively utilising solar power and smart energy management, RAAFA provides residents, staff, and visitors with convenient and environmentally friendly charging options. This initiative demonstrates RAAFA's commitment to reducing carbon emissions and creating a more sustainable future.
The Green Tarragindi
RetireAustralia
The Green is an innovative, sustainable development featuring 92 independent living apartments that meet the Australian Liveable Housing Gold Standard. With a 4-Star Green Star accreditation, the project prioritises energy efficiency, eco-friendly
materials, and thoughtful design. The Green transformed a contaminated site into a thriving community, incorporating
privately owned, public spaces like the Tarragindi Bowls Club, community garden, playground, and café. It delivers lasting
environmental, economic, and social benefits, positioning it as a model for sustainable living and intergenerational
connection.
2024 Winner
Gemlife Virtual Power Plant
- Nominated by GemLife
In an Australian-first initiative, GemLife’s Virtual Power Plan program provides 90% o-site renewable energy to GemLife’s over50s lifestyle resorts and the ability to turn the provision of renewable energy from a cost centre to a income-producing asset
