Environment awards
Custom Composts was named the winner of the overall Western Australian Environment Award for 2005 at a gala presentation on Friday, November 18.
The Minister for the Environment Dr Judy Edwards congratulated Custom Composts for their innovative work in recycling potentially pollutant organic waste into high quality compost.
The Individual Environment Award was presented to Rockingham resident Bob Goodale for his lifelong dedication to caring for the Western Australian environment.
The finalists were of a high standard and the judges commended all entrants on their commitment to building an environmentally sustainable future for all Western Australians.
Winners were announced in 11 categories. They were:
| Category | Winner |
| Community Achievement: | Naragebup Rockingham Regional Environment Council (Inc) |
| Corporate/Business Leading by Example: | BP Refinery Kwinana |
| Government Leading by Example: | Rottnest Island Authority |
| Bush, Land and Waterways: | Whiteman Park |
| Coastal and marine: | Shire of Chapman Valley |
| Resource and Waste Management/Minimisation: | South West Regional College of TAFE Bunbury ecoHOME |
| Air Quality: | BP Refinery Kwinana |
| Water Conservation and Management: | Harvey Irrigation Project Team |
| Eco Building: | City of Subiaco, Solar Dwellings, Glenway Homes and Elizabeth Karol |
| Promoting Behaviour Change: | Landcare Solutions Great Gardens Program |
