WasteSorted Awards 2024

Celebrating WA’s waste champions

Nominations Now Open

Nominations are now open for the WasteSorted Awards and will close at 5pm (WST) on Monday 27 May 2024.

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.

The awards celebrate those making landfill the last resort by avoiding, reusing, repairing and recycling waste and inspiring others to follow in their footsteps.

Individuals, business and industry, governments, schools, community organisations and not-for-profits from across Western Australia are encouraged to apply.

The WasteSorted Awards are an initiative of the Government of Western Australia and coordinated by the Waste Authority WA.

The categories for 2024 include:

CATEGORY 1

Community Waste Award

This award is open to all voluntary or non-profit individuals, groups and organisations.

Awarded to an individual, group or organisation for community engagement and excellence in avoiding or recovering waste or protecting the environment from the impacts of waste, resulting in positive improvements in waste management.

CATEGORY 2

Schools Award

This award is 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 through an integrated whole school approach showing innovative waste practices.

CATEGORY 3

Business Award

This award is open to any commercial organisation, enterprise, or business.

Awarded to any commercial enterprise or business for excellence in avoiding, reusing, repairing or recovering waste, or protecting the environment from the impacts of waste generated from commercial enterprises or businesses, including building and construction. Depending on submissions, a small business sub-category winner may be awarded instead of a highly commended award.

CATEGORY 4

Waste Champion Individual Award

This award is open to an individual from any organisation.

Awarded to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding commitment and contribution resulting in positive improvements in waste management.

CATEGORY 5

Waste Champion Team Award

This award is open to a group or team of people from any organisation.

Awarded to a group or team of people who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and contribution resulting in positive improvements in waste management.

CATEGORY 6

Local Government/ Regional Council Award

This award is open to all local governments and regional councils.

Awarded to a local government or regional council for excellence in avoiding or recovering waste or protecting the environment from the impacts of household and community waste, and going beyond normal business objectives resulting in positive waste management outcomes.

CATEGORY 7

Regional Award

This award is open to all regional individuals and organisations.

Awarded for excellence in avoiding or recovering waste or protecting the environment from the impacts of waste, and overcoming the challenges in regional WA resulting in positive waste management outcomes.

CATEGORY 8

Community Engagement Award

This award is open to all individuals and organisations.

Awarded for excellence or demonstrated improvements since last year in communications or events engaging the community in avoiding or recovering waste or protecting the environment from the impacts of waste.

CATEGORY 9

Innovation Award

This award is open to all individuals and organisations.

Awarded to an initiative that has demonstrated exceptional innovation in waste management, improvement, practices or outcomes resulting in positive waste management outcomes.

CATEGORY 10

Closing the Loop Award

This award is open to all individuals and organisations.

Awarded for excellence in demonstrating circular economy principles in action where the value of waste materials is recognised and used to reduce the environmental impacts of production and consumption.

Applicants should refer to the Nomination Kit to assist in preparing their submission/s. Previous WasteSorted Awards nominees, finalists and winners are welcome to apply.

Completed entries must be submitted in electronic form only to wastesortedawards@eventandconferenceco.com.au by 5pm (WST) on Monday 27 May 2024.

Winners will be announced at a gala dinner award ceremony on 5 September 2024 as part of the annual Waste and Recycle Conference. To see our 2023 WasteSorted Award winners stories, click here and videos here.

For more information call (08) 6102 2516 or email wastesortedawards@eventandconferenceco.com.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can submit in multiple categories. However, we suggest submitting in your strongest categories.

Yes, previous entrants are welcome to apply.

You may submit other material and documents to support your entry and better illustrate its impact and results. Examples include reports, testimonials, media coverage, analytics, photos, videos etc. It is essential that all supporting documentation be referenced within your submission. Please note, a minimum of 2 high resolution images must be submitted with your nomination.

Shortlisted nominees will be contacted at the end of June/early July. The judging panel will conduct interviews with the finalists from 15-16 July 2024.

Created Date:
Mon 23 November 2020

Last Edit Date:
Mon 25 March 2024