The 2026 WasteSMART Brisbane Awards finalist are here!
Voting for the WasteSMART People’s Choice Award is now open. Explore the inspiring waste-smart initiatives from this year’s finalists, choose your favourite and cast your vote.
Voting closes Monday 12 October 2026, so don’t miss your chance to help recognise Brisbane’s waste-smart champions.
About the awards
The 2026 WasteSMART Brisbane Awards showcase Brisbane's sustainability leaders and recognise outstanding efforts to reduce waste and promote resource recovery across the city.
With 12 award categories and a prize pool of more than $4,000, the awards celebrate innovative ideas and practical solutions that are making a real difference in our city.
Nominations for the 2026 WasteSMART Awards have now closed.
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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 WasteSMART People's Choice 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. |
Need help with your nomination or have a question? Reach out to the WasteSMART Brisbane Awards team at wastesmartawards@sustainablebrisbane.com.au or 07 3007 7000.