Green Gown Awards

About

The Green Gown Awards, organized by the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges, invites tertiary education establishments across the UK and Ireland to showcase their sustainability initiatives, with a focus on innovative plans for achieving net-zero emissions and community engagement. With categories that recognize both institutional and individual efforts, participants have the chance to win awards and funding of up to £8,500, while also gaining valuable exposure through a live judging round. This initiative encourages small institutions to apply and highlights the importance of collaboration and holistic approaches to sustainability in education.

Benefits

• Recognition for sustainability efforts
• Opportunity to win awards in various categories
• Potential funding of up to £8,500 for projects
• Access to a live, virtual judging round for enhanced visibility
• Networking opportunities with other institutions and stakeholders

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to any tertiary education establishment including colleges, universities, research centres, and learning institutions
• Specific categories for student applications and 3rd party applications
• Small institutions encouraged to apply with an annual turnover of £100 million or below
• Initiatives that won or were highly commended in the previous year are not eligible unless significant improvements are documented