Application procedure
Establishments that wish to apply are encouraged to submit a self-assessment according to their evaluation of the criteria. Subsequently an independent assessor, from a panel of volunteers with expertise in tourism and/or related matters is then sent to the establishment to verify the score, making recommendations and amendments to the score. The assessor's report is submitted to the Management Committee for final evaluation.
Namibia is primarily an environmental destination for tourists. The tourism sector has a strong vested interest in maintaining, and demonstrating that it is maintaining, a clean and healthy environment. Tourists are becoming increasingly knowledgeable about the environment and their environmental footprint. As a result, they are more discerning and selective of where they stay and what they do. This creates a good marketing opportunity for tourism establishments with high environmental standards. Also, careful attention to environmental issues such as water use, energy use and infrastructure design can save significant amounts of money. It is of direct benefit to professional tourism establishments and operators in Namibia to carefully consider and address the environmental issues associated with their tourism business. eco awards Namibia was set up to help you do this.
Application and Assessment Process
Follow this easy 10 step guide to the eco awards Namibia process to get your precious eco awards Namibia desert flowers. You can do steps 1 to 4 online.
- Fill in the Screening Checklist to see if you are eligible to enter. If you succeed, continue to Step 2.
- Congratulations! You are eligible to enter eco awards Namibia. Download the Application Form [doc 76 kb] and the appropriate Assessment Form for your operation (freehold land, communal area, town-land or state protected area) or ask the admin office to send it to you.
- Answer the easy Yes-No questions on the Assessment Form for a self-assessment to determine your initial score. You may contact eco awards Namibia for advice and guidance. You may also now make changes to your operation to improve your score.
- Submit your completed Application Form, Self-Assessment (with final score) and application fee to eco awards Namibia. (You can send it in hard copy or complete it on-line). Preferably also attach your supporting documents, but if not possible, have them ready for the on-site assessment.
- eco awards Namibia will now arrange a suitable date with you for an independent assessor to visit your establishment. Please make sure that the person who filled in your Self-Assessment is available at that time as well.
- The assessor will review and discuss all the criteria with you on site. The assessor will also ask for your supporting documents if these have not been attached to the application.
- The assessor should spend enough time with you at your establishment to cover all the components of the assessment (including back of house and staff housing).
- The assessor will provide you and eco awards Namibia with the scored On-Site Assessment, comments and any other relevant documentation after compiling their findings.
- eco awards Namibia will review the On-Site Assessment, and may request additional information from you and/or the assessor. A final decision on the award will be made by the management committee and formally communicated to you. (Your award will be valid for two years from this date, after which your operation must be re-assessed.)
- Congratulations – you are the proud owner of one or more eco awards Namibia flowers. The award will be presented to you at a formal tourism event, such as the annual H·A·N Gala Dinner, and you will receive wide publicity.
- Download the application and approval document [doc 36kb]
