The 2025 Noosa Biosphere Awards is now open for entry, a celebration of community and environment in the Noosa Shire.
The annual awards, presented by the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation (NBRF) and supported by Noosa Council, recognise outstanding contributions across community and social impact, conservation, environmental stewardship and business sustainability.
NBRF general manager, Anna Macklin said the awards, now in its fifth year, are the region’s premiere environment and sustainability awards.
“The Noosa Biosphere Awards are an opportunity for the Noosa Shire to come together and celebrate the achievements of individuals, groups and business,” Ms Macklin said.
“Biosphere reserves are living laboratories where new ideas are tested, active conservation and research takes place, and communities collaborate to solve problems.
“Noosa does this so well and these awards are the perfect opportunity to celebrate all the incredible initiatives that take place in our region.”
The 2025 Noosa Biosphere Awards categories include:
Social Impact Award, Environmental Steward Award (under 30/over 30), Thriving Nature Award, Smart Biosphere Award, and Sustainable Business of the Year Award.
Entries are open to individuals, community groups, organisations, and business.
Entries close Sunday 14 September and you can download the entry questions to start preparing your entry from www.noosabiosphere.org.au/awards.
“People can also nominate an individual or business who they think are deserving of an award. This is a great way to encourage those nominees to submit an entry,” Ms Macklin said.
Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Thursday 13 November at The J Noosa.
