PRESS RELEASE: Celebrating Urban Sustainability: Finalists Announced for the 2025 Keep Australia Beautiful NSW Sustainable Cities Awards

Keep Australia Beautiful NSW (KAB NSW) is proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 Sustainable Cities Awards, a program that continues to spotlight the people, projects and partnerships working to build a cleaner, greener and more resilient metropolitan Sydney.

Now in its 31st year, the Sustainable Cities Awards program honours the outstanding achievements of councils, community groups, businesses, schools, and individuals who are tackling sustainability challenges head-on—through innovation, collaboration and community engagement.

“Every year, we are inspired by the depth of commitment and creativity shown by those striving to make Sydney more sustainable,” said Val Southam, CEO of KAB NSW. “The 2025 finalists represent the very best in urban environmental leadership, and we are thrilled to recognise their efforts.”

From grassroots campaigns to large-scale environmental programs, this year’s entries reflect a powerful momentum in metropolitan areas toward net zero goals, circular economy initiatives, biodiversity protection, and inclusive community engagement.

The Sustainable Cities Awards not only celebrate achievement but also seek to inspire action, highlighting the positive impact that individuals and organisations can have when sustainability becomes part of daily city life.

Winners will be announced at the 2025 Sustainable Cities Awards Luncheon on Thursday, 6 November, proudly hosted by 2024 Overall Award Winner Blacktown City Council and sponsored by Origin Zero at Sydney Zoo in Eastern Creek. To view the list of finalists please visit: https://www.kabnsw.org.au/celebrating-urban-sustainability-finalists-announced-for-the-2025-keep-australia-beautiful-nsw-sustainable-cities-awards/

The KAB NSW Sustainable Cities Awards Program is made possible through the generous support of the NSW Environment Protection Authority, and Red Energy.

For more information about the awards please visit: https://www.kabnsw.org.au/awards/2025sustainablecitiesevent/

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Name: Veronica DullensCompany: Keep Australia Beautiful NSWEmail: Phone: 0400449100

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CONTACT DETAILS Val Southam, Chief Executive Officer KABNSW at [email protected], t: 02 8594 4000. EDITOR’S NOTE: About the KABNSW Sustainable Cities Awards Keep Australia Beautiful NSW Sustainable Cities Awards Program is a community and environmental awards program for metropolitan communities in NSW. Since 1994, projects that not only enhance the environment but also improve the standard of living and well-being of urban communities have been a hallmark of the activities recognised by these awards. The Sustainable Cities Awards inspire communities to make a genuine and lasting contribution to their area, with partnerships between local authorities, businesses, community groups, schools, and individuals. About KAB NSW Keep Australia Beautiful NSW (KABNSW) is the state’s premier organisation for litter reduction and environmental sustainability. Independent and not-for-profit, our focus is to engage communities to make NSW the least littered state in Australia, transforming littering behaviour to create a beautiful and more sustainable environment. Over a 40-year history we have built a state-wide network of dedicated individuals, businesses, schools, community groups and government bodies striving to deliver a cleaner environment. Through five core programs we work with communities across regional, metropolitan, and coastal NSW to educate and motivate environmental initiatives.