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AWARD CATEGORIES

NERF AWARDS 2026

We're back for the second NERF Awards at Newcastle Civic Centre.

 

At the North East Recycling Forum, we want to celebrate innovation and impact in the region. We see this at every meeting with the NERF network, and loved being able to recognise excellent practice at our first ever awards last year.

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Categories can be found below as well as application forms.

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Applications Open: 14th May 2026

Applications Close: 1st October 2026

Winners Announced: 19th November at Annual Conference

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View our 2025 winners here.

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Best Reuse Initiative

Recognising outstanding initiatives that transform waste into valuable resources, promoting reuse and sustainability in the region.

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Best Campaign

Celebrating powerful campaigns that drive awareness, behaviour change and lasting impact in waste and recycling.

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Best Waste Minimisation

Spotlighting innovations and practices that minimise waste and champion circular economy thinking in the North East.

Download the application
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Newcomer of the Year

Celebrating promising new entrants in the waste, recycling and resources sector, who are at the beginning of their careers.

Download the application
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LEARN ABOUT OUR
UPCOMING EVENTS

Our Quarterly Meetings are held in many venues around the region. All presentations can be found attached within the meeting link below after the meeting has taken place

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