2025 Bluebell Sustainable Business Award Winners
11 Sep 2025
The winners of the 2025 Bluebell Sustainable Business Awards have been announced.
ACT businesses are important climate action leaders in our community and play a vital role in helping to meet the ACT’s emissions reduction target of net zero emissions by 2045.
Bluebell Sustainable Business Awards recognise the achievements of Canberra businesses, organisations and event organisers who are making an outstanding contribution to climate action in our community. The awards celebrate achievements across 9 award categories.
See the list of winners below.
| Categories | Winner | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Circular Economy Award | Stepping Stone Social Enterprise | Championing circular economy practices by repurposing waste and empowering women through sustainable initiatives. |
| Sustainable Event Award | Haig Park Village Markets | Eliminating plastics, supporting local producers, and fostering community engagement. |
| Zero Emissions Transport Award | Anglican Diocesan Services | Transitioning to electric vehicles and solar-powered charging to significantly cut carbon emissions. |
| Energy Transition Award | Canberra Institute of Technology Woden Campus | Modernising vocational education by replacing gas with induction cooking, aligning with ACT’s net-zero goals. |
| Community Impact Award |
SEE Change Stepping Stone Social Enterprise |
Driving grassroots sustainability through volunteer-led programs that promote environmental education and action across Canberra. Empowering migrant women and promoting sustainability and social equity through community programs. |
| Sustainable Small Business of the Year | Solar Forever Canberra | Integrating refurbished solar tech and ethical practices to deliver environmental and social impact. |
| Corporate Climate Leader Award |
The RUC National Zoo and Aquarium |
Reducing emissions through energy upgrades and staff engagement. Embedding sustainability in tourism, aiming for carbon neutrality and inspiring visitors through climate leadership. |
| Innovation Excellence Award | Goodwin Aged Care Services | Pioneering aged care sustainability with a world-first wastewater heat recovery system that drastically reduces energy use. |
| Minister’s Award for Leadership | Jenny Edwards (Light House ArchiScience) | Leading sustainable architecture with award-winning, all-electric homes and impactful climate advocacy. |
The ACT Government offers a range of programs for businesses to help you save money and reduce emissions. Learn more about how you can make your business more sustainable.
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