2025 WasteSMART Brisbane Awards – Nominations Now Open

Recognising Brisbane’s waste-smart champions

2025 WasteSMART Brisbane Awards

Do you know someone making a real difference when it comes to reducing waste in Brisbane? It’s time to celebrate the changemakers helping to make our city cleaner and more sustainable.

Brisbane City Council’s WasteSMART Brisbane Awards are back for 2025 – recognising everyday heroes across our community who are going above and beyond through composting, recycling, repurposing, and innovative waste reduction initiatives.

With 12 award categories and over $4,000 in prizes, there’s a category for everyone – from passionate individuals to schools, early learning centres, businesses and community groups.

2025 Award Categories include:

  • WasteSMART Local Legend
  • WasteSMART Community
  • WasteSMART Business
  • WasteSMART Schools
  • WasteSMART Early Learning
  • WasteSMART Hospitality & Tourism
  • WasteSMART Circular Threads
  • WasteSMART Green Waste
  • Councillor’s Choice
  • All-Star WasteSMART
  • Outstanding WasteSMART
  • People’s Choice

Why enter?

Finalists and winners will be celebrated at a special ceremony at Brisbane City Hall this November. Whether you’re just starting out or a long-time waste warrior, this is your chance to be recognised and inspire others.

Submit a nomination or learn more at: www.wastesmartawards.com.au

Get involved

Nominations open:
Monday 30 June 2025
Nominations close:
Friday 29 August 2025

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