The Sustainable Business Awards, which have been running for 22 years, recognise and celebrate success in sustainability.
In the face of unprecedented environmental and social challenges, the Sustainable Business Awards have evolved to showcase pioneers driving bold action and groundbreaking innovation. Sustainability as usual isn’t enough.
There are two progressive new categories that align with our mission to drive transformative change.
Entries to the 2025 Awards will open in May.
Congratulations to 2024 winners and commendations which were announced at a ceremony on 27 November 2024.
The Next 95 is a group of awards finalists with potentially ground-breaking new ideas. It's a list of innovators, entrepreneurs, projects and organisations leading us towards a better future for Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Next 95 throws a spotlight on who and what can make this nation a global beacon of sustainable business.
Awards Categories
Judges
The judges for the 2024 Sustainable Business Awards are leaders in innovation, leadership and the circular economy:
Brianne West - Environmentalist and entrepreneur; Founder and CEO of Incrediballs; Founder and former CEO of Ethique
Ken Webster - Visiting Professor, Cranfield University; Fellow, Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership; Head of Innovation, Ellen MacArthur Foundation (2010-18); DSc h.c. FRSA
Paul Johnston - Co-founder, Bean Supreme; Supply Chain and Distribution Manager, Life Health Foods
Barry Coates - founder and CEO of Mindful Money; former head of Oxfam Aotearoa; former Green Party MP
Jacqueline Farman - co-founder, The Purpose Business, former CEO of Colmar Brunton and creator of the Better Futures report
Past Award winners and finalists
View the winners and finalists for past years of the Sustainable Business Awards
Sustainable Business Awards – News
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