Women in Circular Economy winners announced

Women in Circular Economy winners announced

  • Circular economy
  • Funding
  • November 10, 2020

Two South Australian women leaders in circular economy announced

Minister for Environment and Water David Speirs today announced that KESAB’s Grace Barilla, and East Waste’s Megan Bekesi, are joint winners for the Green Industries SA Women in Waste Leadership Award for 2020.

The award recognises the contribution of emerging and established women leaders who are making a positive contribution to South Australia’s waste and resource recovery industry and promoting the transition to the circular economy.

It has been established in memory of Pam Keating, a noted environmentalist and waste management expert who passionately believed in the importance of reducing waste and its impact on the environment. 

“I am delighted to announce that the Green Industries SA Women in Waste Leadership Award is being presented to these two talented and passionate leaders who are driving change through household and school education programs in recycling and waste avoidance."

Acknowled­gement of Country

Green Industries SA acknowledges and respects the Traditional Custodians whose ancestral lands we live and work upon and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. 

We acknowledge and respect their deep spiritual connection and the relationship that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people have to Country.

We extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their nations in South Australia and across Australia.