The people, projects, and facilities driving the technological and strategic advancements of the resource recovery sector were honoured at the 2025 Waste Innovation and Recycling Awards last night.
The gala, held at the Melbourne Arts Centre, brought together innovators and high-achievers to celebrate a sector that is rapidly defining Australia’s sustainable future.
The 2025 winners are:
Operational Excellence Award – Tomra Cleanaway
Outstanding Facility of the Year – IQRenew – SPEC Facility
Outstanding WARR Project: Metro –Veolia – Veolia Earthpower Upgrade
Leader of the Year – Darren Thorpe – Australian Paper Recovery
Young Professional of the Year (Proudly sponsored by REMONDIS Australia) – Dr Linda Mitchell – Tyre Stewardship Australia
Community Engagement Success of the Year (Proudly sponsored by Visy) – Surf Coast Council
Woman of Waste (Proudly sponsored by Re.Group) – Diani Sirimewan – Monash University
Outstanding WARR Project: Regional – Contained Waste Solutions and Gunnedah Shire Council
Innovation Award winner: IQRenew – SPEC Facility
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