To recognise outstanding achievements by Local Government in managing and protecting the environment.

There are 13 award categories made up of 'Silver' awards and our most prestigious 'Gold' awards. To be eligible to enter the Local Sustainability category (Gold award), an organisation must have entered in at least three other award categories in the current or previous 2 years, as well as completing a specific Local Sustainability application form.

Gold

• Local Sustainability Award
• Louise Petchell Memorial Award for Individual Sustainability

Silver

• Asbestos Management
• Behaviour Change in Waste
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Communication, Education and Empowerment
• Innovation in Planning, Policies and Decision-Making
• Invasive Species Management
• Judging Natural Environment Protection and Enhancement - On-Ground Works
• Sustainable Infrastructure
• Towards Net Zero Emissions
• Transition to a Circular Economy
• Water Management

Councils, county councils, regional groups of councils and other council-based organisations are eligible to enter.

For each of the awards, there are four divisions based on the type of organisation and a council's population base:

• Division A: for councils with a population less than 30,000
• Division B: for councils with a population of 30,000-100,000
• Division C: for councils with a population of more than 100,000
• Division D: for JOs, ROCs and County Councils

• Phone: 02 9242 4000
• Email: environmentawards@lgnsw.org.au