Nominations are now open for the WasteSorted Awards 2022 and will close at 5pm (WST) on Monday, 14 February 2022.
The WasteSorted Awards acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding achievements of Western Australians working towards a better waste future through improved waste practices and innovative waste solutions.
The awards program is an initiative of the State Government of Western Australia and is coordinated by the Waste Authority WA.
Open to individuals, business and industry, government, schools, community organisations, and not-for-profits, the categories for 2022 include:
CATEGORY 1
2022 Community Waste Awards
This award is open to all individuals and organisations.
Awarded to an individual, group or organisation for excellence in avoiding or recovering waste or protecting the environment from the impacts of household and community waste, resulting in positive outcomes in the waste sector.
CATEGORY 2
2022 Commercial and Industrial Waste Award
This award is open to all individuals 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 generated from commercial and industrial activities, including building and construction.
CATEGORY 3
2022 Waste Management Award
This award is open to all individuals and organisations.
Awarded to an individual, group or organisation for excellence in avoiding or recovering waste or protecting the environment through the management of waste streams generated by the community or industry.
CATEGORY 4
2022 WA Regional Waste Award
This award is open to all individuals 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 in regional Western Australia, resulting in positive outcomes in the waste sector (particularly in the regions).
CATEGORY 5
2022 Waste Champion
This award is open to all individuals over 18 years of age.
Awarded to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding commitment and contribution to better waste management.
CATEGORY 6
2022 Local Government Award
This award is open to all Local Governments.
Awarded to a Local Government 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.
CATEGORY 7
2022 Waste Team
Open to any group or team of people (including business, school, community and organisational teams).
Awarded to a dedicated team that has demonstrated outstanding commitment and contribution to better waste management.
CATEGORY 8
2022 Waste Innovation Award
This award is open to all individuals and organisations.
Awarded to an initiative which has demonstrated exceptional innovation in waste management, improvement, practices and outcomes.
CATEGORY 9
2022 WasteSorted School Award
Open to all public, independent and non-government schools in Western Australia from K-12.
Awarded to a school community that has demonstrated outstanding commitment and contribution better waste management.
CATEGORY 10
2022 Waste Avoidance (Events) Awards
This award is open to all individuals and organisations.
Awarded to an individual, group or organisation for excellence in avoiding or protecting the environment from the impacts of waste generated at events.
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 Monday 14 February 2022.
Previous WasteSorted Awards nominees, finalists and winners are welcome to apply for the 2022 WasteSorted Awards.
View the stories from past winners here.
For more information call (08) 6102 2516 or email wastesortedawards@eventandconferenceco.com.au