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Now in its third year The Eco Prize for Creativity was once again presented at The Lighthouse on 13 November 2007. The Prize is the initiative of the Eco Trust, which was established in 2005 to celebrate creative talent and creativity.

This year Sust., is the events principal funder, with contributory funding from, Loch Fyne Oysters Trust and the Russell Trust. It is run in association with leading environmental organisation, Friends of the Earth Scotland, and with The Lighthouse, Scotland's National Centre for Architecture, Design and The City.

Winner established talent
The Man who Planted Trees - A theatrical production by the Puppet State Theatre Company

Winner emerging talent:
The Glasgow Eco Design Centre - A building design by James Connor

The shortlisted entries 2007:

Established Talent
Great Glen House Interactive Presentation by Screenmedia Design
The Man Who Planted Trees by the Puppet State Theatre Company
Other Flowers of Scotland by David Watson Hood
Spindrift by Roddy Mathieson

Emerging Talent
Ecological Footprints by Lisa Shaw
Garden for Global Warming by Meleri McEwan
Glasgow Eco Design Centre by James Connor
Solar Vintage by Elena Corchero

The Eco Prize is awarded for a creative work in Scotland that inspires greener lifestyles and environmentally friendly living. All creative forms from across the cultural and creative industries are eligible - from music, photography, design and sculpture to animation, literature and film. Entries are invited from individuals from members of artistic groups and from employees of creative companies.

Winners from previous years are:

2006
Bowmore Chair by David Trujillo-Farley
Green Roof 294 by Beth Hamer

2005
Breath Taking by Louise Scullion and Matthew Dalzell
Exodus by Julie Bertagna


For further details click on the link opposite.