2024 CHANGE MAKER AWARDS
The Change Maker Awards shine a light on the incredible individuals and organisations creating real change through Containers for Change.
Last year, over 700 inspiring entries highlighted the far-reaching impact of Containers for Change. We can't wait to see what 2024 brings as we celebrate this year's change makers.
Nominations are now closed.
2024 AWARD CATEGORIES
Find out more about the categories below.
Small Operator of the Year
Medium Operator of the Year
Large Operator of the Year
Refund Point Employee of the Year
Charity & Community Group of the Year
School of the Year
Young Change Maker of the Year
Change Maker of the Year
Award Categories
Operator of the Year Awards
We will be recognising one 'Small Operator of the Year', one 'Medium Operator of the Year' and one 'Large Operator of the Year'.
All nominations will be assigned to the appropriate category depending on collection volumes.
Refund Point Employee of the Year
This award recognises Queensland’s most exceptional refund point employee of the year. Refund point operators will nominate an employee who has contributed to the success of their business and Containers for Change more broadly.
Charity/Community Group of the Year
This award celebrates the Queensland charities and community groups who use small change from container refunds to make big change for important causes.
School of the Year
This award celebrates the schools involved in Containers for Change and help raise money through the program and help educate the next generation on the importance of recycling.
Young Change Maker of the Year
Inspirational young Queenslanders (aged under 18 years) who are using Containers for Change to benefit their community, the environment or a charity will be recognised with this award.
Change Maker of the Year
This award celebrates the inspirational individual who are using Containers for Change who are going above and beyond to help benefit their community, the environment or a charity.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PREVIOUS AWARD WINNERS
Looking for inspiration? Curious to know who our previous winners were? See our highlights video.
Got questions?
Have questions on the awards, travel, or more? Please don't hesitate to get in contact with our Events Coordinator, Alice by emailing [email protected]