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Environment Awards
The Green Schools Sustainability Project Award
Judging
The judging panel will consist of headteachers, an industry expert, one representative each from the Police Community Clubs of Great Britain and Community Initiatives Associates as well as one brand ambassador. They will base their evaluation of each nominee on the following criteria:
- A garden/nature space project
- Has become sustainable
- Has had impact on school and/or wider community
- Has been researched, developed and implemented with pupils heavily involved in each stage.
With the environment under threat, it is incumbent upon schools to encourage children to make responsible choices and develop a sustainable lifestyle.
The Police Community Clubs of Great Britain would therefore like to commend those schools that have provided a positive example to pupils and used projects to educate children on topics such as food production and growing your own.
A shortlist of nominees will be drawn up based on the information provided in the simple nomination form that can be accessed by clicking on the ‘Nominate’ button below. If the nominee is selected to appear on this list, the nominator will be asked to provide additional information about the nominee’s work which will help the judges to select the award winner.
To nominate a school or pupil referral unit for The Green Schools Sustainability Project Award click here
The Green Schools Recycling Project Award
Judging
The judging panel will consist of headteachers, an industry expert, one representative each from the Police Community Clubs of Great Britain and Community Initiatives Associates as well as one brand ambassador. They will base their evaluation of each nominee on the following criteria:
- Project based award
- Innovative way of increasing recycling in their school/pupil referral unit
- Had an impact on recycling at home/in the wider community
- Have benefited directly through increased recycling (ie money saved through recycling has funded other projects)
This award aims to recognise a specific project which has sought to promote recycling in schools. With a growing emphasis on recycling, the Police Community Clubs of Great Britain are aware of the importance of promoting recycling at an early age.
A shortlist of nominees will be drawn up based on the information provided in the simple nomination form that can be accessed by clicking on the ‘Nominate’ button below. If the nominee is selected to appear on this list, the nominator will be asked to provide additional information about the nominee’s work which will help the judges to select the award winner.
To nominate a school or pupil referral unit for The Green Schools Recycling Project Award click here
The Green Schools Commitment to Renewable Energy Award
Judging
The judging panel will consist of headteachers, an industry expert, one representative each from the Police Community Clubs of Great Britain and Community Initiatives Associates as well as one brand ambassador. They will base their evaluation of each nominee on the following criteria:
- Have introduced the use of renewable energy successful
- Encouraged families and the local community to the use renewable energy
- Display evidence of research into the benefits of renewable energy
- Dedication to reducing energy consumption through fossil fuels.
This award recognises the efforts made by schools to teach children about the importance of renewable energy. Renewable energy is energy which comes from natural resources such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, and geothermal heat, which are naturally replenished.
A shortlist of nominees will be drawn up based on the information provided in the simple nomination form that can be accessed by clicking on the ‘Nominate’ button below. If the nominee is selected to appear on this list, the nominator will be asked to provide additional information about the individual’s work which will help the judges to select the award winner.
To nominate a school or pupil referral unit for The Green Schools Eco-Innovation Award click here
The Green Schools Energy Saver Award
Judging
The judging panel will consist of headteachers, an industry expert, one representative each from the Police Community Clubs of Great Britain and Community Initiatives Associates as well as one brand ambassador. They will base their evaluation of each nominee on the following criteria:
- Have devised a project or campaign aimed at reducing energy waste
- Measured and reduced energy consumption within the school
- Pupils understand how energy is consumed and how to save energy safely
- The project engages local businesses and communities on energy saving issues
Energy saving can not only help to promote a good ‘green’ ethos within a school but can also act as a good money saving tool allowing schools to use the money saved to invest in new equipment and facilities. With that in mind, this award honours a school that have placed energy saving at the forefront of their environment education and have benefited greatly from the impact this has had.
A shortlist of nominees will be drawn up based on the information provided in the simple nomination form that can be accessed by clicking on the ‘Nominate’ button below. If the nominee is selected to appear on this list, the nominator will be asked to provide additional information about the nominee’s work which will help the judges to select the award winner.
To nominate a school or pupil referral unit for The Green Schools Energy Saver Award click here
The Green Awareness Award for an Eco-Team or Club
Judging
The judging panel will consist of headteachers, an industry expert, one representative each from the Police Community Clubs of Great Britain and Community Initiatives Associates as well as one brand ambassador. They will base their evaluation of each nominee on the following criteria:
- A team or club
- Started and organised by pupils
- Implemented campaigns/schemes to raise eco-awareness
- Evidence of work carried out by eco-team or club in the community
Environmental awareness can be hugely beneficial in ensuring children can go on to be good citizens. Therefore this award aims to highlight the positive steps taken in schools the promote awareness of environmental issues and the innovative way the subject can be taught.
A shortlist of nominees will be drawn up based on the information provided in the simple nomination form that can be accessed by clicking on the ‘Nominate’ button below. If the nominee is selected to appear on this list, the nominator will be asked to provide additional information about the nominee’s work which will help the judges to select the award winner.
To nominate a school or pupil referral unit for The Green Awareness Award for an Eco-Team or Club click here
