The Greater Sydney Heat Taskforce program is now multi-award winning, receiving the following awards and nominations during 2025.

Resilient Australia Local Government Award – NSW, Winner

Resilient Australia Local Government Award– National, Highly Commended

Greater Sydney Heat Taskforce - Heat Smart City Plan
Sydney’s first multi-sector plan for heat hazard developed by a collaboration of leaders across health, planning, infrastructure, emergency management, community and corporate sectors.

Local Government NSW Planning Award 2025 – Winner Division D
Cool Suburbs NSW was recognized as a collective contribution to cool planning under regional and membership organisations.

Local Government NSW Environment Awards – Winner, Division D
Greater Sydney Heat Taskforce - Heat Smart City Plan, won in the Climate Change Adaptation catergory.

These awards are a testament to the significant work of all stakeholders from government, industry and community sectors who have contributed to the City Plan and supporting projects.