The Banksia Environmental Awards reward and recognise environmental excellence by individuals and organisations within Australia. They are Australia's most prestigious environmental awards and count the Prime Minister as their most senior patron.

The winners were announced on Friday 15 October in a presentation at the Sydney Town Hall where Tony Burke, Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities was in attendance to celebrate the winners.

In addition, the Honourable Julia Gillard MP, Prime Minister of Australia and patron of the Banksia Foundation, sent congratulations to all of the 2010 Banksia Award finalists:

"Through the prestigious annual awards ceremony, the Banksia Environmental Foundation is able to inspire a new generation of environmental leaders. I look forward to witnessing their contributions now and in years to come."

The Banksia Awards judges commended Taylors Wines' efforts in sustainable practices: "Taylors' all of company approach enlisting the support of every staff member and providing extensive education impressed the judges. Their commitment is further illustrated by the cradle to grave approach to the Eighty Acres range of wines culminating in the world's first wine 100% carbon neutral wine range [based on the international standard for life cycle assessment (ISO14044)]."

Taylors Eighty Acres range is the world's first 100% carbon neutral wine range in accordance with the international standard for lifecycle assessment ISO14044.

For further information on Taylors 100% Carbon Neutral Eighty Acres range visit: www.eightyacres.com.au

For further information on Taylors wines visit:

www.taylorswines.com.au