Lifetime Achievement Award – 2023 Sustainability Awards

BlueScope is delighted to congratulate David Baggs and Dick Clarke, who were jointly awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 Sustainability Awards. As a proud sponsor of the award, BlueScope is honoured to support the celebration of individuals who have shown exemplary efforts in advancing the progression of the sustainable built environment in Australia.

The Sustainability Awards is Australia’s longest-running awards program dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating excellence in sustainable design and architecture and BlueScope is committed to supporting the Sustainability Summit and Awards program. At a time when sustainability is paramount, the partnership allows BlueScope to reaffirm their commitment to providing sustainable solutions to the industry.

Philippa Stone, Sustainability Manager at BlueScope, explains the motivation for continued involvement, “In recent years, the understanding of sustainability has grown exponentially. Through our engagement in the Summit and Awards program, we can contribute our expertise and support specifiers and stakeholders with clear, transparent information about the sustainability performance of BlueScope products, to inform their decision-making.”

“Our contribution to the Sustainability Awards goes beyond recognition; it is about sharing knowledge, fostering innovation, and driving progress across the industry. We are proud to be part of this journey and look forward to continuing our collaboration to address the challenges, celebrate the innovations, and amplify the successes within the sustainable built environment," says Philippa.

Lifetime Achievement Award Winners

David Baggs

David Baggs is a recognised authority in sustainability and has provided leadership within the industry for more than 45 years. He is the CEO and Program Director at Global GreenTag International and is a Life Fellow at the Australian Institute of Architects. Throughout his career, David has been deeply involved in sustainability education, advocacy, and fostering professional excellence in design at a whole-of-profession level and with world-leading outcomes. Using his extensive architectural, scientific, and sustainability expertise, he has developed industry-wide tools and educational resources for environmentally conscious architects, designers, and other professionals.

David's commitment to advancing sustainability in Australia is evident through his teaching at UNSW, where he has delivered annual addresses to Architecture students for over a decade. Additionally, he has shared his insights through lectures at Griffith University, Murdoch University, University of Technology Sydney, and University of Western Sydney. Moreover, David has reached hundreds of architects and designers through his Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, as well as numerous public talks, seminars, peer-reviewed papers, and panel presentations at various universities, conferences, expos, and online platforms.

Dick Clarke

Dick Clarke has left an enduring mark on sustainable design and construction practices in Australia. Principal of Envirotecture, Dick is not only a respected building designer specialising in ecologically sustainable and culturally appropriate buildings, but he has also held other influential roles throughout his decades of experience.

He has been a regular judge for industry awards, including the Sustainability Awards, BPN Sustainability Awards, AWA (Australian Window Association) Design Awards and the Clean Energy Council awards.

With his keen focus on sustainability, Dick has held positions such as Director of Sustainability and Past President of the NSW Chapter of Building Designers Australia (BDA). He is also a Past President and Board Member of the Association of Building Sustainability Assessors (ABSA). Dick has represented BDA on the NatHERS to AccuRate upgrade (Technical Advisory) committee and the BASIX Reference Group in NSW. He delivers seminars and workshops on sustainable design and building practices to industry bodies, business and local government.

Dick's editorial contributions have been invaluable resources for professionals and homeowners alike. As a founding author and editor of the acclaimed Australian Government’s Your Home series and editor of How to Rethink Building Materials, Dick continues to influence the discourse in the sustainability field.

More information – Sustainability eBook

To find out more about the Lifetime Achievement Award category at the 2023 Sustainability Awards, download the BlueScope Sustainability eBook.

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