Welcome! If you’re a purpose-led brand creating products that are safe, ethical and sustainable, you’re in the right place.
The Clean + Conscious Awards celebrate brands that are shaping a kinder, healthier and more sustainable future — and this page answers everything you need to know about entering.
How do I enter the Clean + Conscious Awards?
To find out everything you need to know about our Awards, including entry fees, registration process and more, please take a look at our Information Pack on the Awards Home Page.
To submit a product for entry, please register your details and fill out the online entry forms.
Why should brands enter the Clean + Conscious Awards?
How do the Awards support my brand?
- The Clean + Conscious Awards were created to celebrate and support brands making products that are safe, ethical, sustainable and socially responsible.
- Every entry is carefully hands on reviewed by our research team; finalists are then tested hands‑on by our Expert Panel of 80+ editors, sustainability advocates, influencers and industry leaders.
- As a finalist your product gets its own dedicated page in our Awards Directory — which remains live year-round and is regularly visited by conscious consumers seeking trusted brands.
What makes the Awards credible?
- Every product is reviewed with care and transparency.
- The Awards are founded and personally overseen by Emily Fletcher, whose background in Optometry, Pharmacology and Advanced Chemistry underpins the evidence‑based review process.
- Each product is assessed independently, with strict measures in place to avoid conflicts of interest. Winners are awarded based on the scores of multiple expert judges.
- This evidence-based and transparent process means a Clean + Conscious Award is a genuine mark of integrity and trust.
How can the Awards help me reach more customers?
- Finalists and winners are showcased across the Clean + Conscious website, blog, social channels and newsletter, and have the opportunity to feature in Peppermint Magazine and other media partners such as Zoii.
- Our Expert Panel of 80+ also share their favourite discoveries with their own audiences, while other winning brands (300-400 per year) share the results with their own audiences.
- Many brands report stronger awareness, increased engagement and long‑term consumer trust.
Do the Awards provide feedback or learning opportunities?
Yes. Every entrant is eligible to receive private, constructive feedback from our team and the expert panel at no extra cost.
This feedback helps you understand how your product performs across areas such as formulation, packaging, sustainability and social responsibility.
For many brands, it becomes a valuable tool for improving or communicating their impact.
Is it only for large or well‑known brands?
Not at all. Many finalists and winners are small or emerging businesses run by founders creating purpose‑driven products.
We offer:
- A Small Business Discount
- A First Nations Business Discount
Judging is based on product quality and a brand’s relative impact, not brand size or marketing spend.
What kind of impact can entering have?
For many brands, entering the Awards leads to new opportunities:
- Retail interest and media coverage
- Stronger consumer trust and relationships
- A sense of community and peer recognition among conscious‑brands
Entering the Awards is a chance to have your work thoughtfully seen, respected and celebrated by those who share your values.
How are the Clean + Conscious Awards promoted and marketed?
The Awards are shared across multiple channels over a six-month period, reaching an engaged community of conscious consumers.
Promotion includes:
- Features on the Clean + Conscious website and blog
- Mentions in our email newsletters to over 23,000 subscribers
- Social media campaigns on Instagram and Facebook (organic and paid)
- Media coverage through partners such as Peppermint Magazine
- Shared visibility through our Expert Panel and finalist brands
Together, this creates genuine and far-reaching exposure for all finalists and winners.
What is the reach of the Clean + Conscious Awards?
When we announced our 2025 winners:
- The Awards Directory received over 265,000 visits
- Our Instagram reached more than 552,000 users
- The combined reach of our experts and winning brands exceeded 12 million people
- Our community continues to grow to over 50,000, with 24,000 social followers and a newsletter audience of over 23,000 engaged subscribers.
What if my product category is missing?
Each year, we evolve our categories — some are new, some are paused.
If you can’t find the right fit, email hello@cleanandconscious.com.au and we’ll help. Your product may suit another category or be first in line if a new one is introduced.
How much does it cost to enter the Clean + Conscious Awards?
2026 Entry Fees:
1st product: $460
2nd product: $260
3-4th products: $230 each
5th+ products: $210 each
1st product: $515
2nd product: $320
3-4th products: $290 each
5th+ products: $270 each
Discounts
$50 Start up or Micro Business discount (2 employees or less)
$50 First Nations-owned business discount
All prices in AUD. 10% GST will be added at checkout
Australian businesses can claim the GST component back via the ATO.
Overseas businesses: simply select GST-free during entry.
What information is required on the product entry form?
When entering, you’ll be asked for:
- Product Name
- Full Ingredients / Materials List (INCI) – full disclosure required (confidentiality respected)
- Recommended Retail Price
- Product Description / Key Features
- Ethical Practices – e.g. sourcing, supply chain, labour standards
- Sustainability – e.g. materials, packaging, environmental footprint
- Social Responsibility – e.g. giving back, diversity, community impact
No one’s doing it perfectly — focus on what you’re doing well and the positive steps you’re taking.
Product sizing + shades for review samples
For Fashion, Foundation, Apparel, Nappies, Sleeping Bags and Bed Linen:
- Activewear / Basics / Underwear / Swimwear: Size 8 | Bra 10C
- Kids Apparel: Size 12 preferred (or 8), unisex colours
- Kids Swimwear – girls: size 12, boys: size 8 preferred
- Baby Apparel: Size 6 months – 1 preferred, girl/ unisex colours
- Disposable Nappies: 6 months/ 8kg
- Reusable Nappies: 6 months
- Sleeping Bag: 6–12+ months (girl/ unisex colouring preferred)
- Bed Linen: Pillowcases may be sent instead of sheet sets
- Foundation shades: email hello@cleanandconscious.com.au for colour-matching assistance
We encourage biodegradable, recyclable or reused postal packaging.
Can I re-enter a product that won or was a Finalist previously?
Yes! Re-entries are warmly welcomed.
If you entered in 2025, you can absolutely re-enter in 2026. Many of our winners are multi-year entrants.
Your product deserves to be seen, trusted and celebrated.
I’d like to enter more products
Log into your My Account page. At the bottom you’ll find the “Add More Products” button. You can pay for extra entries and continue your submissions seamlessly.
Do I need certifications to enter the Clean + Conscious Awards?
Certifications (e.g. organic, fair-trade, lab testing) are optional and confidential.
They’re more relevant in some categories (for example, proving lead-free drink bottles) but not essential to enter.
What is the postal address for sending my entry products?
Emily Fletcher
Clean + Conscious Awards
Suite 325, 31 Foamcrest Avenue
Newport Beach, NSW 2106
Australia
Please use biodegradable, recyclable or reused packaging where possible. As this is a PO Suite, courier deliveries must be during office hours. Australia Post is often simplest.
How many products should I send for judging?
- Initially send one product for review.
- If selected as a finalist, you’ll then send three additional products for review by our Expert Panel (or two for categories such as activewear or sunglasses/higher‑value items).
All products are hands‑on tested and non‑returnable.
How are products judged in the Clean + Conscious Awards?
All entries are reviewed fairly and transparently.
- Initial Review:
Our Head of Research & Education, Emily Fletcher, thoroughly researches and hands-on reviews each entry. - Finalist Judging:
Finalists are hands-on tested by our Expert Panel — more than 85 leaders including editors, sustainability professionals and ethical business experts. - Judging Criteria:
- Ingredients / Materials
- Usability / Performance
- Packaging (including postal packaging)
- Ethical, Sustainable + Social Responsibility practices
You can read more under T&Cs > Judging on our website.
Are there any additional costs after entering?
There’s no additional cost to win a Clean + Conscious Award.
Every finalist and winner receives their submitted image with the superimposed rosette.
Optional extras include the Awards Promotional Toolkit, which provides:
• Lifetime licence for rosette artwork
• Three additional logos for packaging + marketing
• Click-to-buy directory link
• Inclusion in exclusive discount campaigns + giveaways
Toolkit pricing: $260 per product (early-bird) | $320 per product (standard).
Who is behind the Awards? Who does the judging?
Founded by Emily Fletcher, an optometrist, researcher and mother of two. With a background in Pharmacology and Advanced Chemistry, Emily brings a scientific and evidence‑based approach to the review process. Meet the rest of the team.
Our Expert Panel features 85+ leading voices in the conscious space — including journalists, sustainability advocates, educators, editors and retailers — such as:
Sarah Berry (SMH, The Age), Jordan Pie (Nutritionist & Gut + Psychology (GAPS) Practitioner), Kelley Sheenan (Peppermint Magazine), Kathryn Nelson (Environmental Activist + Sustainability Advocate), Erin Norden (Founder – Clean Beauty Market), and many more.
Further 2026 experts are still to be announced. You can view the full list of our 2025 panellists on the Expert Panel page.
Still have questions about entering the Clean + Conscious Awards?
Every conscious business begins with a purpose — to do things better.
The Clean + Conscious Awards exist to honour that purpose, amplify your message, and connect you with the audience who shares your values.
If you’ve ever thought about entering, now’s the moment.
Your product deserves to be seen, trusted and celebrated.
Questions? We’re always here to help at hello@cleanandconscious.com.au
Together, let’s keep growing the clean and conscious movement.
