The Compost Leadership Awards are presented annually to recognize leadership and innovation within the recycled organics industry. The awards are judged by a cross-section of government and industry experts.

In 2010, the awards will be presented at the Compost Ball held at Doltone House, Darling Island Wharf, Pyrmont on Saturday 1st May kicking off International Composting Awareness Week (ICAW).

• Leadership in the recycled organics industry (Major Award) recognising leadership by an organisation or individual in the wider recycled organics industry (including local government, consultants and researchers)
• Most improved contamination management in source separated organics recognising organisations that have actively reduced contamination at the source thus improving the efficiency of organic recycling and the quality of composted products
• Leadership in compost community education recognising leadership by an organisation or individual who educates the community about the benefits of composting and value of compost.
• Most innovative recycled organics product design (for a specific application) recognising innovation in the design of recycled organic (compost) products for specific markets and applications.

The awards are for activities undertaken in the 2009 calendar year. Both self nomination or third party nominations are accepted.

Please click here to download the nomination form

For further information about the Compost Leadership Awards or the Compost Ball please contact Veronica Dullens on 02 8746 5055 or email: veronica@wmaa.asn.au.

Nominations close Friday 9th April 2010