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Baroness Peta Buscombe will chair the Judging Panel
Baroness Peta Buscombe, Chief Executive of the Advertising Association, will lead the heavyweight Green Awards judging panel, including inventor Trevor Bayliss, Chairman of Interbrand, Rita Clifton and Designer, Katherine Hamnett, as the 2008 Judging Panel Chair. She says: "The Green Awards demonstrate our industry’s commitment to promoting positive environmental change. Too often environmental language used is not accessible, our industry is overcoming these barriers; it is our specialty".
Janey Lee Grace to present the Green Awards ceremony
Janey Lee Grace, BBC Radio 2 presenter and author of the best seller book 'Imperfectly Natural Woman - getting life right the natural way' will be presenting the Green Awards ceremony on the 12th of November at The Brewery. She says: 'I'm delighted to be presenting these awards to celebrate the best in an industry where things are changing rapidly. The holistic picture is important, and it's changes from the heart of our industries that will make the big difference.'
Friends of the Earth continues to support the Green Awards
Friends of the Earth wants a healthy planet and a good life for everyone on it. Friends of the Earth UK has been supporting the Green Awards since the beginning in 2006 and is delighted to be an Institutional Partner this year again.
The UK’s most respected environmental campaign group, they have inspired many of the biggest wins for the planet – from curbing acid rain to laws bringing recycling to every doorstep and, through the Big Ask campaign, ensuring the UK takes a lead in tackling climate change. They are part of the world’s largest environmental network acting together to make life better now and for future generations.
UNEP partner of the 2008 Green Awards
UNEP welcomes the opportunity to participate again this year in the Green Awards. Advertising is a key medium to convey sustainability messages and prompt people to adopt new lifestyles in line with today's environmental challenges. The Green Awards represent a great opportunity for agencies and advertisers around the world to show their commitment towards environmental issues through innovative and inspiring ads. UNEP encourages all participants to show that positive and appealing communications can contribute to behavioral change and ultimately to a better world for all.
