Thirty-three local groups and individuals have been nominated for the Tweed Sustainability Awards, and Tweed Shire Council is now asking locals to vote and decide this year’s People’s Choice winner.
A wide range of nominations highlights the community’s dedication to protecting the Tweed’s natural environment, with examples of sustainability initiatives including:
- Neighbours collaborating to create a sustainable public walkway.
- Creating backyard habitats for wildlife with native plants and bird shelters.
- Businesses reducing energy use by installing solar panels.
- Composting to enrich school gardens, reduce landfill waste and grow fresh vegetables.
- Promoting eco-tourism across the Tweed.
- Embedding sustainable agricultural practices into everyday farming operations.
- Leading by example to inspire and educate young people about the environment.
- Weed control, planting and endangered species protection in conservation sites.
For a full list of this year’s nominees and to vote, go here. Voting closes at midnight on Sunday, 14 September.
Tweed Council says the award winners will be announced at a showcase event on Wednesday, 15 October 2025.
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