Volvo Sustainable Mobility Award 2012
Inviting entries the support innovative solutions in the broad area of sustainable transport
Following a successful first season of the Volvo Sustainable Mobility Award in 2011, Volvo Buses is now calling for entries for second season. Volvo is inviting groups /organizations/institutes that are working on innovative ideas to promote and support sustainable mobility. The awards aim to recognise efforts in this regard, with prize moneys of INR 1 million. Priority is given to projects already in progress and which have had a practical impact on people’s life. The last date for sending in nominations is August 31, 2012 and last date for submission of entries in September 10, 2012.
The Volvo Sustainable Mobility award supports ‘innovative solutions’ in the broad area of sustainable transport in Indian cities as also in the intercity area. The main objective is to highlight the need for effective transport & mobility system to address the requirements of rapidly growing cities and demands of passengers.
Groups, organizations and institutes working towards creating and implementing ‘innovative solutions’ in the broad area of supporting sustainable transport can register themselves via web (www.volvobuses.co.in) for the second season of the ‘Volvo Sustainable Mobility Award’. Volvo Buses’ in continuing with its commitment to highlight sustainable mobility will recognise and honour groups/organizations/institutes that have made a significant impact. The winner will receive a cash award of INR 700,000 and runner-up will get cash reward of INR 300,000.
The awards are given during the annual Sweden-India Nobel Memorial Week Seminar conducted by Volvo Buses under the patronage of Swedish Ambassador to India.
Registration procedure
Interested groups /organizations/institutes can submit their registration by visiting Volvo Sustainable Mobility Award 2012
Terms & Conditions for Eligibility
- Organizations directly involved with manufacturing or operating public transport as part of their business are not eligible for the main award with respect to their core business
- The first award includes a cash award of INR 700,000, while the Runner up will get an award of INR 300,000
- Special recognitions will be conferred upon entries that have taken the first steps in making a change and need encouragement
For more details please visit www.volvobuses.co.in
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Satyanarayan Doraiswami
Volvo Buses India Pvt Ltd
Marketing - Brand Management & Media Relations
Yalachahally, Tavarekere Post,
Hosakote Taluk, Bengaluru - 562122
Karnataka, India
Cell: +91 99016 53252
Telephone: +91 80 6712 1358
Telefax: +91 80 6712 1222
E-mail: satyanaraya...@volvo.com
Web: www.volvobuses.co.in
