Penang Green School Award
Penang Green School Award program is an annual environmental audit program for all schools in Penang (except for international schools). In collaboration with both local councils – Penang Island City Council (MBPP) and Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP), this program was launched by the Penang State Government in 2010.
Objectives
- To inculcate love for the environment in students and the community.
- To educate them on the importance of environmental conservation and protection.
Target Audience
All primary and secondary schools in Penang (except for international schools)
Criteria
- Resource Efficiency
- Innovation & Creativity
- Cleanliness & Greening
- Community Involvement
Assessment
- The award program is assessed at two levels – the District Level and the State Level. The District level audit will be carried out by both local councils (MBPP & MBSP) at their respective zones and State level audit will be carried out by Penang Green Council.
Application Procedure
- Go to http://www.pgc.com.my/PSG_assessment/login.php
- Log into your existing account. (For first-time registration, please create a new account using your school name and code. Only schools that register for the first- time will receive RM300).
- Complete the self-assessment by 31 July 2023
- The respective local council will arrange for a site audit in the month of August – September for district level competition.
- If your school is selected as a representative for a specific award, a second site audit will be carried out in October – December for state level competition.
Site Audit
- Do prepare relevant supporting documents based on the audit criteria.
- During the site audit, students should be the representatives to present their involvement and projects in this green school program.
- You may also present your ongoing environmental program or future plans.
- The winner announcement for district level will be announced by October 2023, whereas the winner announcement for state level will be announced by March 2024.
Prizes
- Champion – RM 5,000 & Certificate
- 1st Runner Up – RM 3,000 & Certificate
- Special Awards (Resource Efficiency) – RM 1,000 & Certificate
- Special Awards (Innovation & Creativity) – RM 1,000 & Certificate
- Special Awards (Cleanliness & Greening) – RM 1,500 & Certificate
- Special Awards (Community Involvement) – RM 1,000 & Certificate
Timeline
- March : Opening of online registration (21 March)
- July: Closing of online registration (31 July)
- August – October: Audit at District level (MBPP & MBSP) & prize-giving ceremony at district level
- October – December: Audit at State level
- February – March 2024: Green Pinang Awards Presentation Ceremony (GALA)
Registration opening soon
For further details, please contact us at 04-250 3322 or email to info@pgc.com.my.



