Presented by Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation and sponsored by Noosa Council, the 5th annual Noosa Biosphere Awards recognise individuals, businesses and organisations making an outstanding contribution to the Noosa Shire, a UNESCO-designated Noosa Biosphere Reserve, through environmental stewardship, conservation, social impact, innovation and business sustainability.
The evening included a special opening presentation titled Our Noosa Biosphere, featuring guest presenters Kabi Kabi Tribal Link and speakers Tony Wellington (President, Noosa Parks Association), Emeritus Professor Ian Lowe, Phillip Moran (Environmental Steward), Peppie Simpson (WhaleSongs Noosa Charters), Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie and youth conservationist Jarrah Small.
Prof. Ian Lowe emceed the event, guiding guests through a program that celebrated local champions contributing to a more sustainable and resilient Noosa community.
Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation General Manager, Anna Macklin, congratulated all winners and finalists.
“Our 2025 Award winners exemplify what it means to live in balance with nature. Their passion and commitment to the community, environment and innovation in the Noosa Shire continues to inspire us all,” said Ms Macklin.
The 2025 Noosa Biosphere Winners are:
- Environmental Steward Award, sponsored by UniSC: Chaka Wood (Under 30) and Paul Ryan (Over 30)
- Social Impact Award, supported by Kabi Kabi Peoples Aboriginal Corporation: Zero Emissions Noosa.
- Thriving Nature Award, sponsored by Noosa4Sale: Tourism Noosa’s Plastic Free Noosa.
- Smart Biosphere Award, sponsored by Noosa Council: UniSC Indicators of Conservation Success.
- Sustainable Business of the Year, sponsored by Tourism Noosa: Eastwell Farms.
The Noosa Biosphere Awards are an initiative of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation. They recognise the people and businesses making a positive contribution to advancing the objectives of the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Program within the Noosa Shire.
For a full list of finalists and more information, see the Noosa Biosphere Awards web page.
See the photos
To view all the Winner and Ceremony photos, visit the Noosa Biosphere Facebook page.