2026 WasteSMART Brisbane Awards
Big ideas often start with small actions. Every day, Brisbane residents, schools, businesses, community groups and kindergartens are finding creative ways to reduce waste, reuse resources and help build a cleaner, more sustainable city.
The WasteSMART Brisbane Awards celebrate those going above and beyond to make a difference. Nominations for the 2026 Awards are opening soon, with 12 award categories and a prize pool worth more than $4,000.
Know someone making an impact? Stay tuned and get ready to shine a spotlight on the people and projects helping Brisbane become a more sustainable city.
2025 WasteSMART Brisbane Award Winners
Take a look back at the inspiring individuals, schools, businesses and community groups recognised in 2025 for their outstanding efforts to reduce waste and create a more sustainable Brisbane.
Discover the stories, ideas and initiatives that made last year's winners stand out.
2026 Key dates
| Monday 6 July – Friday 28 August 2026 | Nomination period. |
| Monday 28 September – Monday 12 October 2026 | Public voting in the People's Choice WasteSMART Award. |
| Monday 12 October – Friday 16 October 2026 | Judging panel for all other categories. |
| Friday 20 November 2026 | WasteSMART Brisbane Awards winners announced at a ceremony at City Hall. |
If you need further information, please email wastesmartawards@sustainablebrisbane.com.au or call us 07 3007 7000.