Sustainability Awards

You can nominate yourself, or an organisation, individual or community group.

The nominee must:

• Reside, be involved in projects, provide services and/or operate a business in Byron Shire
• Show that they have taken significant action to benefit the environment
• Show their efforts to improve the Byron Shire environment are above and beyond what would be expected as a usual part of their job or organisation

• All information myst be true and accurate to the nest knowledge of the nominator
• The activities described must meet all relevant legislative and statutory regulations, Council rules and relevant industry codes
• The judges decision is final and will be made in good faith
• Successful nominee/s should be willing to engage in Council promotional activities

Nominations are open in four categories:

• Sustainability
• Biodiversity
• Waste
• Water

Nominees can be made for an individual, community group or an organisation who are going above and beyond in sustainability of Byron Shire.

There will be a total of nine awards; two per category, one each for an organisation and a community group or individual.

The final award will be People's Choice. Nominees for this award will be made public once nominations close.

All shortlisted nominees will receive:

• An invitation to attend our Make Change Happen Masterclass where you will be able to collaborate and share ideas with other change-makers in the shire, develop and promote your projects and be inspired
• Recognition on Council platforms highlighting your projects, initiatives and promoting your work in the community

In addition, winners will receive:

• A certificate to be presented at the official Sustainability Awards ceremony
• Further prizes to be announced