Green Island Awards
Green Island has received many outstanding awards. These have been received in a range of areas including environmental sustainability, customer service and resort development.
Ecotourism Australia
In recognition of ecologically sustainable tourism with a primary focus on experiencing natural areas that fosters environmental and cultural understanding, appreciation and conservation.
| Since 2001 | Advanced Ecotourism Certification |
Keep Australia Beautiful Council & Environment Protection Agency Clean Beach Challenge
These awards recognise the dedication to the care of Green Island by the staff of Green Island Resort and Great Adventures, Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service and the Cairns City Council.
These awards acknowledge care for the beaches and coastal environments, environmentally focused infrastructure and responsible day to day maintenance.
| 2007 Winner | Tourism Queensland's Friendliest Beach - Queensland |
| 2007 Winner | Environmental Protection Award - Far North Queensland |
| 2006 Winner | Cleanest Beach - Far North Queensland |
| 2005 Winner | Protection of the Environment Award - Far North Queensland |
| 2004 Winner | Resource Conservation & Waste Management Award - Far North Queensland Region |
| 2004 Winner | Resource Conservation & Waste Management Award - Queensland State Award |
| 2004 Winner | Litter Prevention Award - Far North Queensland Region |
| 2003 Winner | Friendliest Beach Award - Far North Queensland |
| 2002 Winner | Resource Conservation & Waste Management Award - Far North Queensland Region |
| 2001 Winner | Resource Conservation & Waste Management Award - Queensland State Award |
| 2001 Winner | Overall Cleanest Beach - Far North Queensland |
| 2000 Winner | Overall Cleanest Beach - Far North Queensland |
| 2000 Winner | Resource Conservation & Waste Management Award - Far North Queensland |
Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) Tourism Awards
| 2004 Finalist | Ecotourism |
| 2003 Finalist | Luxury Accommodation |
| 2000 Winner | Best Luxury Accommodation |
| 1999 Winner | Industry Training Private Sector |
| 1999 Finalist | Deluxe Accommodation |
Queensland Hotels Association (QHA) Award For Excellence
Highlighting the professionalism and the high quality of service offered on a daily basis.
| 2002 Winner | Hall of Fame |
| 2001 Winner | Best Restaurant in Accommodation Hotel/Resort |
| 2000 Winner | Best Hotel/Resort Accommodation 5 star & above |
| 1999 Winner | Best Hotel/Resort Accommodation Award 100 Rooms or less |
| 1994 Winner | Best Redeveloped Hotel/Resort |
Queenlsand Tourism Association (QTA) Awards
| 2000 Winner | Deluxe Accommodation |
| 1995 Winner | Qld Tourism Development Project |
Australian Hotels Association (AHA) National Awards For Execllence
| 2007 Finalist | Best Environmental Initiative |
| 2000 Winner | Superior Accommodation |
| 1999 Finalist | Best Hotel/Resort under 100 rooms |
Bristish Airways Tourism For Tomorrow Awards
| 1999 Highly Commended | Long Haul Special Category |