The Circular Economy Award celebrates excellence in circular product innovation and/or incorporating circularity in sustainable business leadership. Successful entrants will have pushed for a more circular system and/or adopted technology, initiatives or projects or partnerships that have unleashed circular solutions in line with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation definition of a circular economy.

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award celebrates organisations championing diversity and inclusion in all facets of their operations and initiatives. Recognising efforts to promote representation and inclusivity across multiple dimensions, including gender, race, age, religion, culture, abilities and more. This award celebrates those making significant contributions to fostering a diverse and equitable workplace and society.

The Healthy Planet, Healthy People Award celebrates significant contributions to supporting the health of the planet to improve human health and wellbeing. It considers the importance of addressing environmental factors to optimise human health. This award acknowledges holistic integration of a healthy planet, healthy people into innovative practices or solutions.

The Large Business Sustainable Leadership Award celebrates exceptional commitment and achievements in integrating sustainable practices across its operations (including governance). It sets ambitious sustainability goals, implements innovative strategies, engages stakeholders, reduces environmental impact, promotes social responsibility, and contributes to a more sustainable future working towards its SDG targets.

The Marketing and Communications for Impact Award celebrates initiatives that demonstrate exceptional creativity and innovation in marketing and / or communication while effectively conveying sustainability messages. The entries in this category must successfully engage stakeholders and drive behaviour change, ultimately generating positive environmental and social impacts.

The Net Zero Action Award celebrates organisations driving net zero action through embodying a comprehensive sustainability approach within their organisation. This award recognises achieving emission reduction across scopes 1-3, resource conservation and waste management, honouring those showcasing urgency, transparency, and meaningful investments in achieving a net zero future.

The Responsible Supply Award celebrates initiatives that have implemented robust systems and strategies that assess, measure, address and improve human rights within an organisation’s supply chains in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

The SME Sustainable Leadership Award recognises outstanding achievements by small and medium enterprises that integrate sustainability principles and practices into their business activities. Whether for-profit or purpose-driven, this award celebrates the alignment of business values with the SDGs and showcases the positive outcomes of sustainable practices.

The Sustainable Leadership in the eCommerce Industry Award celebrates innovative online and/or multichannel retailers that are driving sustainability across their value chain. From emissions reduction to packaging circularity, product innovation, and ethical sourcing, this award recognises those who are leading the way in sustainable practices. Applicants must be an Australian-based for-profit online and/or multi-channel retailer with an eCommerce element.

The Sustainable Tourism category recognises outstanding organisations, destinations, and businesses in the tourism industry that prioritise environmental conservation and have demonstrated a commitment to minimising their ecological footprint, promoting responsible travel and visitor education, supporting local communities, and preserving natural and cultural heritage.