Mobius Awards

Recognizing Nova Scotians leading the charge in waste reduction and environmental action

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2025 Nominations are now open!

For 25 years, Divert NS has proudly celebrated the achievements of Nova Scotians who are leading the way in waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and circular innovation. The Mobius Awards recognize individuals, businesses, organizations, and communities making a meaningful impact on our province’s environment.

Do you know someone in your community who’s making a difference—whether it’s a grassroots organizer, a forward-thinking business, or a dedicated educator? Help shine a spotlight on their efforts by submitting a nomination. This is your chance to honour the changemakers who are helping build a cleaner, more sustainable Nova Scotia.

Explore the award categories and submit your nomination using the forms below.

The deadline for submitting nominations is August 29, 2025. Please email your completed nomination forms to mobius@divertns.ca.

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The 25th Annual Mobius Awards of Environmental Excellence

The 2025 Mobius Awards ceremony event will take place on November 5, 2025, at the Halifax Convention Centre.

Each year, this signature event brings together Nova Scotia’s environmental leaders—from businesses and government to community groups and changemakers—to celebrate innovation and impact in waste reduction and sustainability.

Stay tuned—more event details will be shared soon!

Learn more about the 2024 Mobius Awards

Previous Mobius Award Winners & Champions

2024 Mobius Award Winners

On November 13, 2024, Divert NS hosted the 24th annual Mobius Awards at the Halifax Convention Centre, celebrating Nova Scotians leading in waste reduction and sustainability. Featuring keynote speaker Dr. Jiaying Zhao, the event brought together environmental leaders for an inspiring evening of recognition.
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2023 Mobius Award Winners

On November 1, 2023, we hosted the 23rd Mobius Awards of Environmental Excellence, bringing together Nova Scotia’s environmental elite. We are proud to celebrate the following seven winners leading the charge in waste reduction and environmental action in Nova Scotia.
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2022 Mobius Award Winners

The 22nd annual Mobius Awards of Environmental Excellence was held on November 1, 2022 at the Halifax Convention Centre. The event keynote speaker, Sarain Fox, a Canadian Anishinaabe activist, broadcaster and filmmaker.
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2021 Mobius Award Champions

In 2021, the Mobius Awards presented a celebration of Champions who, despite a global pandemic, never gave up on their environmental actions and even took on new waste-reducing initiatives and habits.
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2020 Mobius Award Champions

In 2020, Divert NS took a look back at 21 inspirational past champions, and recognizing their continued commitments to diverting waste from landfill and making our province a more beautiful, sustainable place.
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2019 Mobius Award Winners

The 21st annual Mobius Awards of Environmental Excellence was held on October 30, 2019 at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel. The event featured keynote speaker, Andrew Isaac Thornton, an entrepreneur and owner of Thornton’s Budgens supermarket in the U.K.
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2018 Mobius Award Winners

Divert NS hosted the 20th annual Mobius Awards of Environmental Excellence on October 25, 2018 at the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market. The event featured Joshua Becker as keynote speaker.
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2017 Mobius Award Winners

The 19th annual Mobius Awards of Environmental Excellence was held on October 24, 2017 at the Halifax Harbourfront Marriott. The event featured Adam Minter as keynote speaker.