Katie Patrick

Katie Patrick (born 14 October 1980) is an Australian environmental spokesperson.[1] She is most known for her work founding The Green Pages, Australia's first online and published green directory.[2]

Background

She founded the company at age 24 and for this she received significant media coverage.[3] She has several business awards including Cosmopolitan woman of the year award for the entrepreneur category,[4] Australian Anthill 30under30 Award[5] and Smart Company 30-under-30 awards.[6] Katie Patrick is also a proponent of eco fashion in Australia.[7] Patrick was raised on the Mornington Peninsula, Australia and studied Environmental Engineering at Griffith University.[8]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.abc.net.au/catapult/stories/s1797961.htm
  2. ↑ http://www.thegreenpages.com.au/
  3. ↑ http://digitaledition.wentworthcourier.com.au/default.aspx?iid=8265&startpage=page0000006
  4. ↑ http://www.cosmopolitan.com.au/fun_fearless_party.htm
  5. ↑ http://anthillonline.com/30under30-the-winners-part-4/
  6. ↑ http://www.smartcompany.com.au/hot-30-under-30-2009/katie-patrick.html
  7. ↑ http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/frock-stars-green-at-the-frills-20090403-9obs.htm
  8. ↑ http://www.smh.com.au/news/environment/sex-and-sustainability/2008/05/06/1209839649588.html