The organisers of the Environmental Services and Solutions Expo (ESS) have announced that two of its awards recognising sustainability leaders are open for nominations.
New for 2024, The Environment 100 celebrates UK-wide changemakers, from established figures to unsung heroes, across seven categories. For the next generation, the returning 35 Under 35 Awards, supported by Grundon, honours young professionals driving innovation across the environmental sector. Submissions for both award programmes close in June 2024, with all winners and shortlisted professionals announced at the ESS Expo in Birmingham this September.
Honouring eco leaders
The Environment 100 is a UK-wide initiative recognising individuals making a positive impact on sustainability and environmental services. The scheme will recognise prominent leaders and everyday heroes working to improve practises in the environmental sector with new solutions, technologies, and innovations.
Nominations are accepted across seven categories; Inspiring Green Leader, Net-Zero Champion, Unsung Hero, Emerging Environmentalist, Sustainability Innovator, AI and Tech for Sustainability, and Environmental Advocate. Nominations are open to anyone and completely free and close at midnight on Friday 14 June 2024, with the winners announced on Wednesday 11 September at ESS Expo 2024 in Birmingham.
Next generation changemakers
The 35 Under 35 Awards Programme, supported by Grundon, will celebrate young trailblazers in the environment sector. With a focus on industry innovation and those who are giving back to their company or community, this scheme will honour professionals from waste and recycling, water management, energy, construction, and anyone connected to managing sustainability within their organisations. Nominations are free and close on Friday 24 June 2024.
The shortlist and top three will be announced live on Thursday 12 September at ESS Expo 2024.
Commenting on the two initiatives, Rob Mowat, managing director of ESS Expo, said: “The environmental sector is undergoing an exciting transformation, fuelled by the fresh perspectives of the next generation, and established unsung heroes. To celebrate progress and shine a light on those at the forefront of change, we’ve created The Environment 100 to sit alongside the 35 Under 35 Awards for 2024. Our goal is to unite the industry in a spirit of celebration, collaboration, and innovation – all set for ESS Expo. We look forward to seeing the 2024 nominations!”
For more information on The Environment 100 and to make a nomination, visit here. For more information on the 35 Under 35 Award and to make a nomination, visit here.
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