A huge congratulations to Ben Pike from The University of Adelaide’s School of Ag, Food and Wine here at the Waite. Ben has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2016 Green Gown Awards Australasia, the only scheme dedicated to recognising outstanding efforts in sustainability within the tertiary education sector.
Ben is a finalist in the Staff Excellence category for his crucial work in garnering support for a range of sustainability initiatives at Waite campus. Engaging daily with executives, academics, researchers, students and professional staff, Ben is leading a variety of transformations and grassroots projects including water efficiency in the vineyard, low carbon transport, and reuse and recycling.
Winners will be announced at an Awards Ceremony at the Australasian Campuses Towards Sustainability (ACTS) Conference on Thursday 3rd November in QLD.