Now in its 13th year, the waste industry’s ‘Oscars’ champions the innovation and dedication of those who work towards improving recycling and sustainable waste management. The awards ceremony will be held at the Landmark London Hotel on 19 May.
Entries are welcome to all involved in the sector, from local authorities and waste management companies to waste producers and manufacturers. The awards are free to enter, but entries must be submitted by 4 March.
Applicants should be mainly based on initiatives carried out during the 2015 calendar year, although some exceptions will be made. Requirements include a 500-word summary with supporting information about how the entrant achieved success.
Awards
The awards, sponsored by Biffa, Ceris Burns International, the Environmental Services Association (ESA), Repic, SmartSolutions and Taylor Sellers, are now available in eleven categories, with entries judged by an independent and experienced panel.
Last year’s winners included telecoms giant 02, Kensington & Chelsea council’s collection crew and a recycling officer from South Bucks district council (see letsrecycle.com story).
Over 400 people attended the event in 2015, with 2016 expected to be bigger and better than ever.
The 2016 award categories are:
- Retail recycling champion
- Design of a waste management facility
- Waste management initiative in the commercial and public sector
- Circular economy success
- Collection crew of the year
- The best community recycling initiative
- Recycling business of the year
- Civic amenity site of the year
- The best local authority recycling initiative
- Local authority recycling champion
- Zero waste platinum award
For the full list of criteria and entry guidelines or to book your place at the awards, please visit http://www.awardsforexcellence.co.uk or contact Daniella Jarvie-Thomas at Environment Media Group by emailing daniella.t@letsrecycle.com or calling 020 7633 4524.
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