WASTE INNOVATION & RECYCLING AWARDS 2026 PROSPECTUS
EVENT OVERVIEW
The Waste Innovation & Recycling Awards celebrate excellence and innovation within Australia’s waste and resource recovery sector. Recognising the industry’s leaders, the Awards highlight organisations and individuals driving sustainability, economic growth, and community impact through innovative practices and initiatives. Held in conjunction with Waste Expo Australia, the event provides a platform for networking, collaboration, and professional development, connecting key stakeholders across the sector. By acknowledging outstanding achievements, the Awards showcase the vital role of the waste and resource recovery industry in shaping a more sustainable and prosperous future for Australia.
WHY PARTNER WITH THE WASTE INNOVATION & RECYCLING AWARDS
Partnering with the Waste Innovation & Recycling Awards is an outstanding opportunity to elevate your brand while celebrating the achievements of Australia’s leading waste and resource recovery companies, innovators, and industry leaders.
Industry exposure: Connect with a highly engaged audience of waste professionals, suppliers, and decision makers, positioning your brand at the forefront of this critical and evolving sector.
Networking opportunities: Build meaningful relationships with key stakeholders, industry leaders, and peers who are driving innovation, sustainability, and excellence in waste management and resource recovery.
Thought leadership: Demonstrate your commitment to advancing sustainability, efficiency, and innovation across the waste industry, aligning your brand with best practice and sector
Brand awareness: Gain premium visibility through event branding, promotional materials, and on-site presence, enhancing recognition and engagement with a targeted professional audience.
Lead generation: Leverage the Awards to showcase your solutions, connect with potential clients, and create valuable business opportunities within Australia’s waste and resource recovery community.
PRINCIPAL PARTNER
Pre-event
• Branding and recognition of your business as a ‘Principal Partner’ throughout the event and all touch points in the marketing campaign – included in all communications and promotion of the event
• 1 x Full page colour advertisement in the associated magazine edition (creative supplied by you)
• 1 x Solus EDM to associated publication database (creative supplied by you)
• 1 x Piece of supplied content to be shared across all associated magazine and event channels (website, eNewsletter and social media platforms)
• Social Media tile designed and provided to you prior to the event.
During event
• Exclusive branding and logo placement on displays
• 2 x Exclusive sponsorships of an award category of choice with priority selection
• 2 x Tables of 10 (20 people inclusive of food, drinks and entertainment)
• Welcome address speech (5 minutes) + Sponsor mention from the MC
• Branding on centre piece of each table
• Promotion within the Awards booklet at the event (article and logo)
• Presentation of Award to the winner for your sponsored categories
• Logo placement on the trophy and certificate for the winner of your sponsored categories
• Opportunity to provide a video presentation
• Direct introduction to the winner of your category with photography opportunity
Post-event
• Opportunity to send post-event EDM to event attendees
PLATINUM PARTNER
Pre-event
• Branding and recognition of your business as a ‘Platinum Partner’
• 1 x Solus EDM to associated publication database (creative supplied by you)
• Social Media tile designed and provided to you prior to the event.
During
• Branding and recognition of your business as a ‘Platinum Partner’
• 1 x Exclusive sponsorships of an award category of choice with secondary selection
• 1 x Table of 10 (10 people inclusive of food, drinks and entertainment)
• Promotion within the Awards booklet at the event (logo)
• Sponsor mention from the MC
• Presentation of Award to the winner for your sponsored category
• Logo placement on the trophy and certificate for the winner of your sponsored category
• Direct introduction to the winner of your category with photography opportunity
GOLD PARTNER
Pre-event
• Branding and recognition of your business as a ‘Gold Partner’
• 1 x Exclusive sponsorships of an award category of choice with secondary selection
• Social Media tile designed and provided to you prior to the event.
During
• Branding and recognition of your business as a ‘Gold Partner’
• 5 x tickets to the event (5 people inclusive of food, drinks and entertainment)
• Sponsor mention from the MC
• Promotion within the Awards booklet at the event (logo)
• Presentation of Award to the winner for your sponsored categories
• Logo placement on the trophy and certificate for the winner of your sponsored category
AWARD CATEGORIES
The Waste Innovation & Recycling Awards feature a range of categories that recognise outstanding achievements, innovation, and leadership across Australia’s waste and resource recovery sector.
• Outstanding WARR Project: Metro
• Outstanding WARR Project: Regional
• Operational Excellence Award
• Innovation Award
• Outstanding Facility of the Year
• Young Professional of the Year
• Woman of Waste
• Community Engagement Success of the Year
• WIAR Workplace of the Year
• Leader of the Year
