We want to reward your commitment to Sustainability!

Every year, Northern Beaches Council applauds both our local businesses who do their bit for sustainability. That’s why we sponsor a special business Sustainability Award as part of the prestigious annual Northern Beaches Local Business Awards; and host the annual Eco Awards and awards night.

Business Sustainability Award

The Northern Beaches Local Business Awards are a community accolade for business excellence. But the Northern Beaches Council Sustainability Award is more: it’s a discretionary award that showcases your business for actively pursuing sustainable practices.

The award highlights excellence in embedding sustainability practices in business planning, operations and marketing. We had a great response last year which highlights the growing importance of environmental sustainability in local businesses.

Anyone can nominate a business for the Sustainability, including customers, community members, businesses owners and staff. Self-nominations are also welcome.

Winner - 2023

The Business Sustainability Award Winner and Finalist were announced at the Northern Beaches Local Business Awards Gala Presentation Evening at Dee Why RSL on Tuesday 11 July.

Colormaker Industries - Winner
A paint manufacturer based in Brookvale who documented in their application their sustainability journey over the last 20 years.  They are industry leaders through development of eco-friendly ink and have invested in innovative solar installations, which has seen significant savings to both their energy bills and carbon emissions.  

Soul Surfboards Manly - Highly Commended
Has been led by an inspiring local youngster to create art out of used and broken surf boards, diverting these from landfill.  Partnering with Surfing NSW, they are not only leading the way but have also advocated to raise awareness of end of life use of surf boards and sustainable solutions. 

Previous winners

Stay up to date with Environmental Sustainability news and events,  join the Sustainability Business Network to share best practice, discuss ideas and learn how other businesses make changes to improve sustainability towards net zero. Get some inspiration by checking out our local case studies. Use the toolkit to give your self the best chance for next years award.