To kick off Organic Awareness Month, the 2025 Organic Industry Awards honours excellence across the Australian organic sector and showcases the outstanding achievements of products, individuals, brands and businesses.
Be part of the biggest celebration of organic excellence in Australia, where innovation, dedication, and impact are recognised on a national stage. With new award categories and a simplified entry process, there’s never been a better time to put your achievements in the spotlight.
Recognising more talent across the industry.
Fresh perspective on tradition and excellence.
Honouring outstanding achievements.
Boost visibility and industry-wide recognition.
Applications Open: Friday 30 May 2025
Applications Close: Friday 25 July 2025
Finalists Announced: Friday 8 August 2025
Winners Announced: Wednesday 3 September 2025
Complete your application during a 90-minute guided session with an awards application expert. We’ll walk you through the process, explain what to include, and give you the chance to ask questions along the way.
The 2025 Organic Industry Awards feature refreshed categories that better reflect the evolving landscape of the organic sector, recognising a broader range of contributions across products, people, and innovative practices.
Recognising a certified organic brand that exemplifies leadership, innovation, and impact across marketing, operations, and consumer engagement.
Celebrating a campaign—big or small—that successfully raised awareness, education, or engagement with the broader market.
Honouring an operator, individual, or business leading positive change through innovation in production, product, or systems.
Awarded to a new or fast-growing certified organic business demonstrating exceptional potential, passion, and industry contribution.
Acknowledging a retailer (independent or chain) that has shown commitment to certified organic through promotion, range, and partnerships across multiple brands or certifiers.
Honouring a certified organic farmer or farming couple making an exceptional contribution to sustainable agriculture, certification excellence, and community.
Awarded to a next-generation leader (aged 16–35) showing outstanding promise and commitment to the future of certified organic.
Recognising the professionalism, diligence, and industry contribution of a certification auditor who goes above and beyond in supporting operators and integrity.
Recognising an outstanding certified organic food product with market impact, product integrity, and consumer appeal.
Recognising an outstanding certified organic beverage product with market impact, product integrity, and consumer appeal.
Celebrating excellence in non-food organic products, including but not limited to; textiles, cosmetics, personal care, and household goods.
You will be asked to supply a copy of your valid organic certification, a business profile, and provide answers for each of the key selection criteria. A business profile should include a brief introduction (maximum 150 words) including company name, location, product offering and number of emoployees.
Each of the awards are judged against the same set of criteria:
This critera is judged on tangible outcomes or influence delivered for the organic industry, community, or sector.
E.g. What specific actions or initiatives have you led or contributed to that created positive change in the organic sector? How has your work directly benefited the organic community, industry, or consumers? Can you provide evidence of measurable outcomes or lasting impact resulting from your efforts?
This critera is judged on demonstrated innovation, forward-thinking, or leadership within the organic sector.
E.g. What innovative ideas, practices, or approaches have you introduced or championed? How have you demonstrated leadership or guided others within the organic sector? In what ways have you adapted to industry challenges or led new thinking?
This critera is based on your demonstrated ability to communicate the value of organics to consumers, stakeholders, or peers.
E.g. How have you effectively communicated the benefits or importance of organics? Who have you influenced or educated through your messaging or outreach efforts? Can you share an example of a successful campaign, message, or initiative that raised awareness of organic values?
This critera is judged on what tangible measures have been made to a sustainable future for people, planet, and industry.
E.g. What practices have you implemented to promote environmental, social, or economic sustainability? How does your work contribute to a long-term, sustainable future for the organic sector? Can you share examples of initiatives or strategies aimed at future-proofing your business, community, or the industry?
Noting some awards may require additional information – such as product awards (i.e. samples, product SKU etc.) The online application will prompt and provide examples to address the criteria.
Winners will be announced for the Organic Industry Award at Pullman Melbourne on the Park on 3 September 2025.
Australian Organic Limited (AOL) is the peak body for the organic industry.
AOL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, the Turrbal and Yuggera people. We extend our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.