NOMINATIONS have opened for the 2026 Kingston Sustainable Business Awards.
The annual awards recognise local businesses which display sustainable practices. Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said “whether you’re just starting your sustainability journey or leading the way in your industry, we want to hear your story.”
“Across Kingston, businesses are leading through innovation, leadership and community impact, while continuing to embed sustainability into the way they operate,” the mayor said. “These awards are about celebrating those efforts and sharing the stories of businesses that are helping shape a more sustainable future.
“It’s a simple application process, and it’s a great opportunity to gain recognition and inspire others.”
At the 2025 awards Armstrong Flooring won the Waste Reduction and Recycling Solutions category, Party Higher won for Diversity and Inclusion, Edithvale Community Greengrocer won for Small and Medium Business Leadership, the Towards Net Zero 2030 award went to WE-EF Lighting Pty Ltd, and ZECO Energy were named the winners in the Product Innovation and Technology category. Sricharan Karthikeyan, Vishnu Easwar, Rehaan Salil and Aneka Subramanian took out the Young Changemakers and Innovators award.
Nominations for the 2026 awards close on 11 May. To submit a nomination visit kingston.vic.gov.au/sustainablebusinessawards
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 29 April 2026