On Friday (02 Dec) the 2022 Living Sustainability Awards were held in the Grafton Council Chambers.
This year there was a special presentation, with Suzanne Lynch having the honour of presenting our Coordinator Waste and Sustainability Ken Wilson with a Living Sustainability Award for his hard work for the council over the past 40 years. He has been at the forefront of innovation, especially in the waste, climate change, and sustainability fields.
Ken’s vision and foresight in the waste management area saw the development of a regional landfill to service our enormous Valley. This facility is still the envy of many local government areas that would love to have a large, modern landfill with around 50 years of life remaining.
Suzanne concluded her speech by saying that while Ken always has many jobs on the go, he always has time for his colleagues. From landfill and sustainability projects, to cemeteries and education, he is always there when you need him. His patience is old school but his management technique is contemporary and compassionate.
Congratulations to Ken and to all of the other winners for their outstanding contributions and achievements which enhance environmental, economic, and social sustainability.
