National Categories
National Categories
35th NATIONAL BANKSIA SUSTAINABILITY AWARD CATEGORIES
Entries to the Banksia Awards now open!
Australia is a country of great innovative thinkers. A national that roles up its sleeves and gets things done. The 35th National Banksia Sustainability Awards wants to showcase these initiatives, individuals and organisations. Assist Banksia, by entering, and demonstrate how Australia can and will lead the way to making this a sustainable planet.
This year, we are celebrating excellence in 14 categories, highlighting the diversity of sustainability practices right across the country. Find the category award that suits best.
Please download your chosen category’s corresponding entry kit. The entry kit will guide you through the category criteria and application structure, as well as the entry and judging process.
Submit your entry through our online portal by December 18th, 2023.
Watch our Online Information Session to hear insights from judges and past winners.

Agriculture and Regional Development Award
The Agriculture and Regional Development Award celebrates innovators in sustainable agriculture and regional development. It honours individuals, organisations, and communities driving resilient agricultural systems, promoting sustainability in rural areas, and addressing social and economic challenges. Recognising their commitment to food security, biodiversity preservation, and climate change mitigation, as well as addressing social and economic challenges in regional areas.

Nature Positive Award
The Nature Positive Award celebrates achievements in conservation, habitat restoration, and species protection. It recognises individuals, organisations and initiatives leading the way in sustainable management practices, ecosystem rehabilitation, and innovative research and technology for preserving biodiversity. This prestigious accolade highlights their remarkable contributions to safeguarding and promoting the richness of nature.
WHAT OUR PAST WINNERS AND FINALISTS HAVE TO SAY
“Winning the Banksia Foundation’s prestigious Net Zero Leadership Award is a fitting acknowledgement of our team’s relentless focus on sustainable solutions and highlights our continued commitment to accelerating the transition towards global net zero emissions. We are proud to stand alongside equally passionate organisations, large and small, and from a variety of industries, who have been recognised as national sustainability leaders.”
Andrew Lockhart, Managing Partner, Metrics Credit Partners, winner of the Net Zero Leadership Award 2023
“Receiving this esteemed award symbolises the meaningful impact we made in the realm of sustainable tourism and is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our entire team. Winning the Award was a significant milestone and reinforced that we are on the right path in our pursuit of eco-friendly initiatives and validates our vision that a small family business can embrace sustainable practices.”
Passions of Paradise, winner of the Sustainable Tourism Award 2023
“Winning the prestigious Banksia Award Community and Charity 2020 has been just the boost that MK needed. It has reinvigorated our small team and our supporters, but more importantly it has shone a spotlight on the young people who are the drivers of all MK programs. The award has legitimised our process by validating the projects developed by our young people to make the world a better place. Young people can make a difference with the right support and mentoring.”
Catrina Aniere, Millennium kids, winner of the Community and Charity Award, and People’s Choice Award 2020