2023 Winners

2023 WINNERS

Congratulations to all finalists of the 2023 Waste Innovation & Recycling Awards. The Awards recognise the best in waste and resource recovery.

Outstanding WARR Project: Metro

The winner for the Outstanding WARR Project: Metro is Kerbside Waste Reform (KWR) Project, Merri-bek City Council.

Outstanding WARR Project: Regional/Rural

The winner for the Outstanding WARR Project Award is Disaster Waste Management Project, Scenic Rim Regional Council. 

Operational Excellence Award


The winner of the Operational Excellence Award is REMONDIS Wollongong – REMONDIS

Innovation Award – proudly sponsored by Veolia


The winner of the  Innovation Award is 
Entyr ELT Thermal Conversion Process, Entyr Limited. 

Outstanding Facility of the Year – proudly sponsored by CDE Global


The winner of the Outstanding Facility of the Year Award is 
ReSource. Innovative Recycling Solutions – ReSource Pty Ltd

Young Professional of the Year – proudly sponsored by REMONDIS Australia

The winner of the Young Professional of the Year Award is Shiloh Ainuu, BINGO Industries.

Woman of Waste – proudly sponsored by Re.Group


The winner of the Woman of Waste Award is Jelena Hercegovac – Repurpose It

Community Engagement Success of the Year – proudly sponsored by Visy


The winner of the Community Engagement Success of the Year Award is FOGO success with an engaged community, Maroondah City Council.

WIAR Workplace of the Year – proudly sponsored by BINGO Industries


The winner of the WIAR Workplace of the Year Award is SMEC Australia Pty Ltd.

Leader of the Year – proudly sponsored by COG Advertising


The winner of the Leader of the Year Award is Chris Wade – REMONDIS.