2026 ENVIRO AWARDS APPLICATION
CIRCULAR PIONEER AWARD

The Circular Pioneer Award is open to any individual who is a demonstrated leader in driving and implementing circular economy thinking and practices in Australia; a true ambassador who has had clear and demonstrable impact, and positively progressed the adoption and embraced a circular economy in Australia.

This individual has not only had an ongoing impact in their chosen field but has become a genuine change agent across the broader circular economy ecosystem.

Applications for this award must clearly articulate and demonstrate the nominee’s contributions to a circular economy, as well as illustrate the impact their contributions have had on, for example, a sector, organisation and/or industry.

1.TERMS & CONDITIONS
  • This award can be self or peer-nominated.
  • Only one (1) nomination per person.
  • The decision of the judges is final.
  • References must be provided of claims made for third party verification.
I agree that the information contained within this entry is accurate and acknowledge that all information provided may be used for promoting the 2026 ENVIRO Awards.
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2.Nominator Details  (Your details)(Required.)
3.Nominee Details(Required.)
Please complete the Application Form below. All questions are mandatory. For more information on each criteria, refer to the Awards Guidelines. Please ensure supporting documents include the name of the nominated candidate. Supporting documents are optional.
4.Why? Demonstrate the nominee’s significant impact on circularity growth and/or practices/impact in their chosen field and why was it needed.(Required.)
5.What? Provide support for the reason their leadership had this impact, including for example, the nominee’s contribution to the success/targets and any other measurable and tangible change and success because of the actions of this individual.(Required.)
6.How? How has the nominee shown leadership and pioneering endeavours that makes them stand out from their peers and worthy of recognition, be it within their organisation or broader industry. Leadership may come in many forms, including but not limited to technical, cultural or social.(Required.)
7.Impact? How has the nominee made a significant positive impact locally, statewide and/or nationally to promote, support, and champion a circular economy in Australia? Please provide demonstrable examples of the nominee’s measurable impact, including, for example, transfer of knowledge/skills, engagement and influence, and show, for example, how they broke away from the status quo.(Required.)
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