Will you be the next Leader of the Year?

The Leader of the Year Award is one of the highest honours at the Waste Innovation & Recycling Awards – recognising a senior executive, manager, director, or equivalent who has truly made an impact.

This award celebrates those who have:

• Shaped the success of their organisation
• Driven meaningful innovation in sustainability, waste reduction, and recycling
• Inspired teams and led transformative change across the sector

Whether from a private company, not-for-profit, or government body, this award honours bold leadership in the face of environmental and operational challenges.

In 2024, Narelle Anderson from Envirobank Recycling Victoria was named as Leader of the Year.

Narelle founded Envirobank in 2008 and has revolutionised recycling in Australia with an innovative approach to Container Deposit Scheme recycling.

Since then, Envirobank has grown nationally, operating its 100 per cent clean recycling services in New South Wales, Victoria, Northern Territory and Queensland.

Do you know a standout leader? Nominate them today.

Nominate here.