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NSW SUSTAINABILITY AWARD CATEGORIES

The NSW Sustainability Awards reflect the goals of the Banksia Foundation. By aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we aim to create sustainable solutions for poverty-free and equitable communities.

Entries are now open.

After downloading your entry kit you may enter through the online portal.

Minister’s Young Climate Champion

Recognising outstanding actions by school students around school programs, social activities and general day-do-day actions. Showcases ways our young students are shifting to a decarbonised way of living through real, practical, and doable solutions.

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Biodiversity Award

The Biodiversity Award recognises outstanding initiatives that protect our habitat, flora and/or fauna to ensure our ecosystems are secured and flourish for future generations.

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Clean Technology Award

The Clean Technology Award recognises outstanding initiatives that showcase efficient resources through renewable energy, low emissions technology, and significant pollution reduction (beyond compliance) of our water, air, and land.

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Communications for Impact Award

The Communications for Impact Award recognises outstanding initiatives using internal engagement, external communication, online marketing or social media campaigns that have measurably delivered positive social or environmental change.

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Circular Transition Award

The Circular Transition Award recognises outstanding achievements in innovative design in: waste and pollution systems, products, and regenerating strategies.

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Future Cities Award

The Future Cities Award recognises outstanding initiatives in design, energy-efficient projects, technological inventions, transport, and mobility solutions that exhibit progress towards a future where cities and citizens thrive.

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Large Business Transformation Award

The Large Business Award recognises outstanding achievements that align with multiple UN SDGs and that integrate sustainability principles and practices across business activities.

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Net Zero Action Award

The Net Zero Action Award recognises a tangible program or initiative that proves transition toward net zero across emissions, waste and consumption.

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Primary Industries and Regional Development Award

The Primary Industry and Regional Development Award recognises outstanding sustainable achievements across regional Australia.

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Small and Medium Enterprises Transformation Award

The SME Award recognises outstanding achievements that align with multiple UN SDGs and that integrate sustainability principles and practices across business activities, whether as a for profit or for purpose organisation.

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Youth as our Changemakers Award

The Youth as our Changemakers Award recognises young innovators aged between 18-35 years who bring fresh perspectives, bold ideas, and compelling initiatives that align with any or multiple UN SDGs.

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