Nominations now open for 2024 WasteSorted Awards

• Western Australians working towards a low-waste future to be celebrated at 2024 WasteSorted Awards
• Individuals, businesses, local governments, community groups and schools eligible
• Winners to be announced at gala dinner in September

Nominations have opened for the 2024 WasteSorted Awards, with this year's event an opportunity to celebrate Western Australians who are working towards a low-waste future through improved waste practices and innovative waste solutions.

The awards recognise individuals, businesses, local governments, community groups and schools in the following categories:

• Community Waste Award;
• Schools Award;
• Business Award;
• Waste Champion Individual Award;
• Waste Champion Team Award;
• Local Government/Regional Council Award;
• Regional Award;
• Community Engagement Award;
• Innovation Award; and
• Closing the Loop Award.

Winners will be announced at a gala dinner award ceremony at Crown Perth in September, coinciding with the annual Waste and Recycle Conference at the same venue.

Nominations close on 27 May 2024 with full details on how to apply accessible via the Waste Authority website.

Comments attributed to Environment Minister Reece Whitby:

"The WasteSorted Awards recognise individuals and organisations who are committed to reducing waste and protecting the environment.

"I look forward to celebrating the achievements of Western Australians who are championing new and exciting ways to reduce, reuse and recycle waste."