Nominations Now Open
Nominations are now open for the WasteSorted Awards 2023 and will close at 5pm (WST) on Friday 19 May 2023.
The WasteSorted Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of Western Australians working towards a low waste and circular economy future, through improved waste practices and innovative waste solutions.
It celebrates those making landfill the last resort by avoiding, reusing and recycling waste and inspiring others to follow in their footsteps.
Waste champions from across the Western Australian community and waste industry are encouraged to apply. The awards are open to individuals, business and industry, government, schools, community organisations and not-for-profits.
The WasteSorted Awards is an initiative of the State Government of Western Australia and is coordinated by the Waste Authority WA.
Categories for 2023
This award is open to all voluntary or non-profit individuals, groups and organisations.
Awarded to an individual, group or organisation for excellence in avoiding or recovering waste or protecting the environment from the impacts of waste, resulting in positive outcomes in the waste sector.
Open to all public, independent, and non-government schools in Western Australia from K-12. Schools must have current WasteSorted Schools accreditation to enter.
Awarded to a school community that has demonstrated outstanding commitment and contribution to avoiding and recovering waste.
This award is open to any organisation, enterprise, or business.
Awarded to an organisation, enterprise, or business for excellence in avoiding or recovering waste or protecting the environment from the impacts of waste generated from business and commercial organisations, including building and construction.
This award is open to an individual who may also be part of a business, school, community or organisation.
Awarded to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding commitment and contribution to better waste management.
This award is open to a group or team of people, including business, school, community or organisational teams.
Awarded to a dedicated team that has demonstrated outstanding commitment and contribution to better waste management.
This award is open to all metro local governments and regional councils.
Awarded to a metro local government or regional council for excellence in avoiding or recovering waste or protecting the environment from the impacts of household and community waste, resulting in positive waste management outcomes.
This award is open to all regional local governments and regional councils outside of the Perth Metropolitan area.
Awarded to a regional local government or regional council for excellence in avoiding or recovering waste or protecting the environment from the impacts of household and community waste, resulting in positive waste management outcomes.
This award is open to all individuals and organisations, including local governments and regional councils.
Awarded for excellence in communications or events to engage the community in avoiding or recovering waste or protecting the environment from the impacts of waste generated at events.
This award is open to all individuals, community groups, businesses and organisations.
Awarded to an initiative which has demonstrated exceptional innovation in waste management, improvement, practices or outcomes.
This award is open to all for individuals, community groups, businesses and organisations (including governments).
Awarded for excellence in demonstrating circular economy principles in action across any sector.
Applicants should refer to the Nomination Kit to assist in preparing their submission/s.
Completed entries must be submitted in electronic form only to wastesortedawards@eventandconferenceco.com.au by 5pm (WST) on Friday 19 May 2023.
Previous WasteSorted Awards nominees, finalists and winners are welcome to apply for the 2023 WasteSorted Awards.
For more information call (08) 6102 2516 or email wastesortedawards@eventandconferenceco.com.au.
