WasteSMART Brisbane Awards

Recognising Brisbane’s waste-smart champions

Brisbane City Council’s WasteSMART Brisbane Awards celebrate the outstanding efforts of residents, community groups, schools, kindergartens, and businesses dedicated to making Brisbane a cleaner and more sustainable city. Whether it’s through recycling, composting, repurposing, or innovative waste reduction initiatives, these awards honour those making a significant impact.

Want to learn more?

Visit the official WasteSMART Awards website for full category details, nomination forms, and key dates.

About the Awards

Launched in 2020, the WasteSMART Awards align with Council’s Waste Smart Strategy. Delivered in partnership with the Brisbane Sustainability Agency, the awards culminate in a celebration at Brisbane City Hall each November.

The program recognises practical, innovative actions that reduce waste, inspire others, and help create a circular economy for Brisbane.

2025 Awards: Winners Annouced

Winners of the 2025 WasteSMART Brisbane Awards were announced at a ceremony at City Hall on Thursday 13 November.

Winners

• WasteSMART All-Star Award – Love Me Again Market
• WasteSMART Business Award sponsored by Cleanaway – Eat Street Northshore
• WasteSMART Circular Threads Award – Claudia Williams
• WasteSMART Community Award – Reverse Garbage
• WasteSMART Councillors’ Choice Award – Animal Emergency Service – Jindalee
• WasteSMART Early Learning Award – Avenues Early Learning Centre – Paddington
• WasteSMART Green Waste Award sponsored by BYD – Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
• WasteSMART Hospitality and Tourism Award – W Brisbane
• WasteSMART Local Legend Award – Pam Ruggles
• WasteSMART Outstanding Award – Meat at Billy’s
• WasteSMART People’s Choice Award – My Green Stuff
• WasteSMART Schools Award sponsored by Officeworks – Everton Park State School

Highly Commended

• WasteSMART All-Star Award – Boe Design
• WasteSMART Green Waste Award sponsored by BYD – Finn Biogas
• WasteSMART Local Legend Award – Jennifer Webber

2025 Sponsors