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Call for Nominations for the 27th Busan Green Environment Awards

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Busan Metropolitan City, led by Mayor Park Heong-joon, announced that nominations for the Busan Green Environment Awards will be accepted from today (March 3) through March 31 for candidates who have taken the lead in building a low-carbon green city and have contributed to local environmental conservation and the advancement of the environmental sector.

Now in its 27th year, the Busan Green Environment Awards are the most prestigious honors in the region’s environmental field, presented to citizens, organizations, and companies that have contributed to environmental preservation and development.

Awards will be given in three categories—Individual (Family), Organization, and Company—with three main prize recipients (one per category) and one grand prize winner. Recipients will receive a plaque awarded in the name of the Mayor of Busan Metropolitan City.

Eligible nominees are citizens, organizations, or companies located in Busan that have devoted themselves to achieving a low-carbon green city through efforts in eco-friendly urban development, climate change response, carbon neutrality, and resource circulation.

Candidates must be recommended by the heads of relevant institutions or organizations, superintendents of education or school principals, or district heads or county governors. Completed application documents should be submitted by mail (1001 Jungang-daero, Yeonje-gu, Busan 47545) or in person to the Environmental Policy Division of Busan Metropolitan City.

For more detailed information, applicants may visit the official website of Busan Metropolitan City (www.busan.go.kr/nbgosi) or contact the office by phone at +82-51-888-3628.

Final award recipients will be selected following document screening in April and on-site verification, and after review by the Environmental Awards Committee in early May. The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place at the commemorative event for the 31st Environment Day on June 5.

Over the past 26 years, the Busan Green Environment Awards have recognized a total of 98 recipients, including organizations. Last year, the grand prize was awarded to Dongsin Paper Co., Ltd., the first company in Korea to receive certification for environmentally friendly labeled toilet paper made from recycled paper cups and used milk cartons.

Lee Byeong-seok, Director General of the Environmental and Water Policy Bureau of Busan Metropolitan City, stated, “By discovering and honoring individuals who have practiced environmental conservation together with the local community out of love for Busan, as well as companies that have worked to advance the environmental sector, we hope to foster a broader culture of environmental stewardship.” He added, “We ask for the continued interest and active participation of our citizens so that deserving individuals and companies may receive the Busan Green Environment Awards again this year.”