Future Green Leader of the Year 2026 Application Survey

Submit your application now for your chance to be recognised as a young leader in sustainability.

The winner will receive:
- A one year unlimited pass to all GBCA events and courses including our flagship conference TRANSFORM
- A speaking spot at Green Building Forum 2026
- A one year free enrolment to the Green Star CPD program
- 3 x 1hr sessions of mentoring with an industry leader
- Recognition as Future Green Leader of the Year 2026 on the GBCA website and through GBCA email and social channels.

The top three finalists receive:
- a complimentary ticket to our flagship conference TRANSFORM 2026 on 18-19 March where the winner will be announced
- recognition as a Future Green Leader of the year 2026 finalist on the GBCA website and through GBCA email and social channels

Good luck!

Please note, applicants must:
- submit your application by 5pm Friday, 6 February 2026.
- be between the ages of 18 and 32 and registered as a Future Green Leader* on your GBCA account to qualify.
- Your job title, organisation and contact details are up to date on your GBCA account.

*The Future Green Leader program is free to join and open to anyone under the age of 32 involved in sustainability and gives you exclusive access to discounts and learning opportunities at the GBCA

1.Do you meet the eligibility criteria listed above?(Required.)

yes

no, please contact us at education@gbca.org.au with any questions before proceeding with your application

2.Please enter your full name and email address associated with your GBCA account(Required.)

3.How are you driving meaningful change and furthering sustainability in your role, organisation or the industry more broadly?
Hint: show us how you're doing it and include some examples. word limit: 120(Required.)

4.What are you most passionate about when it comes to sustainability?
Hint: tell us why you're doing it. word limit: 120(Required.)

5.We're on a mission to slash energy emissions and reach net zero by 2030. What do you believe needs to change specifically in the built environment to ensure this is achieved?
Hint: how does what you're doing align with the GBCA mission. word limit: 120(Required.)

6.If nominated as Future Green Leader of the Year, how would you use this platform to see these changes happen?
Hint: what will you bring to the table? word limit: 120(Required.)

Thanks for your application! You will be contacted in February 2026 to confirm if you have progressed to the finalist round or not. If you are a finalist, you will be required to provide a headshot and biography for our GBCA newsletter and social media. Finalist interviews will take place late February, please ensure you are available during this period.

To find out more about our Future Green Leader program head to our website.

If you have any questions please get in touch at education@gbca.org.au