#SEASummit and #SEAChanger Awards: Planet Champions Game Plan

Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) proudly invites you to the #SEASummit and #SEAChanger Awards, taking place on 3 March 2022 at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).*

Join other catalysts of change in the sport and planet sectors to celebrate those that make remarkable efforts to minimise their environmental impact, make their sports more sustainable and regenerative and act as environmental stewards to ensure that we continue to have spaces and places to play.

If you are a SEA Member, Associate Member, Partner, a Friend of SEA or a #SEASummit/ #SEAChanger Awards Sponsor, you will receive an email with your personal discount code to access your ticket shortly.

For those who have purchased a #SEAChanger Awards 2021 ticket, please be advised that this is still valid and there is no need to register again.

* Pending gathering restrictions due to COVID-19. Please note we are monitoring alert levels and will contact you if there are any changes that may impact the event.

Event Background

Every year, the Sports Environment Alliance hosts the #SEASummit, to provide a place for our family and the greater clean economy community to engage on issues which matter to us: blue skies, clean water, and green grass - so we can continue to enjoy what we love- play and watch sport.

As part of the #SEASummit, we celebrate those that make remarkable efforts to minimise their environmental impact, make their sports more sustainable and act as environmental stewards to ensure that we continue to have spaces and places to play and award them with the #SEAChanger Awards.
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At the last #SEASummit, SEA proudly announced #SEAMember West Coast Eagles Football Club as the winner of the #SEAChanger award. The Eagles were recognised for their hugely successful Re-think your Waste campaign in which the club engaged with their fan base about the importance of responsible waste disposal. In their 2019 Re-think your Waste Match, contamination of recycling bins at Optus Stadium was reduced from 52% to 16%.

This year, we are again celebrating the good work being done across our communities to minimise our impact. Sport is a vehicle for social and environmental good, and your efforts, big or small, to reduce energy, water and material use should be celebrated.

#SEAChanger Awards Finalists

Congratulations to Australian Grand Prix Corporation, Motorsport Australia, and Victoria Racing Club for being finalists in the #SEAMember category and Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort, Golf & Country Club, and SPORTENG on behalf of Waverley Netball Centre, who head up the non-member category.

We look forward to announcing the winners at the #SEASummit!
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Who will attend the #SEASummit and #SEAChanger Awards?

- International, national & professional sporting associations
- State & community sporting associations
- Federal, state & local government
- Facility & venue managers and operators
- Sustainable and regeneration service providers
- Technical and other professional service suppliers
- And, those who want to help our industry succeed in a zero net carbon
clean future!

What to expect at the #SEASummit and #SEAChanger Awards *

1st quarter: Kick-start
8 - 9.30am | Registration
8.30 - 9.30am | Eco tours: Exploring how to protect the places where we play (optional)
9.30 - 10.00am | Smoking Ceremony
10.00 - 10.25am | Morning Tea & Networking: Creating your #OnePlanetTeam
10.25 - 10.55am | Welcome to Country & Welcome to the #SEASummit and #SEAChanger Awards

2nd quarter: Build fundamentals
10.55 - 11.45am | Panel: One step, one mark, one point, one goal at a time - the basics
11.45am - 12.30pm | Workshop: How to tell your one climate story to move millions
12.30 - 1.15pm | Trivia: Test your sport & planet know how

3rd quarter: Endurance
1.15 - 2.30pm | Lunch: Fuel your eco-brain
2.30 - 3.15pm | Workshop: How to leverage the power of your #OnePlanetTeam sporting community

4th quarter: Time to celebrate
3.15 - 4.05pm | Keynote Panel: Green is the new gold - sport & planet achievements
4.05 - 4.15pm | Wrap up: #SEASummit
4.15 - 4.45pm | #SEAChanger Awards: Celebrate the wins
4.45 - 5.30pm | Networking drinks: Champagne for champions

* Above timings are subject to change.

To find out more about the event and see the list of our amazing speakers, please visit our website: https://www.sportsenvironmentalliance.org/sea-summit

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What our past attendees say

"Fantastic to increase my knowledge of current practises and areas of focus within the sports industry. Seeing large and small organisations having a huge impact in creating more sustainable events and operations has given me confidence that similar outcomes can be achieved within my sport and organisation."

"The expertise from across the globe was amazing. Seeing the global collaboration first hand made me feel as though there are a lot of people out there that are willing to assist and help us along this journey."

"It was a great change to meet people interested in making a difference in the environment through their sport. I learned a lot about facilities and what they can do."
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FAQs

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Please send your enquiry to events@sportsenvironmentalliance.org

Can I update my registration information?
Please send any updates to events@sportsenvironmentalliance.org by Thursday 24 February 2022.