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Student Sustainability Awards

Celebrating students leading the way in climate action and environmental sustainability across campus and the City.

The University of York and York Students’ Union have launched the Student Sustainability Awards.

The first awards ceremony took place in June 2026 as part of the University's Green Impact Awards. The awards recognise students who are helping to achieve our sustainability vision through their work both on campus and across the City of York.

Through research, community action and creative projects, these students are making a real difference. The awards celebrate and showcase the inspiring work of students creating positive change.

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Award winners 2026

Special Recognition Award (individual)

For sustained contribution to environmental sustainability at York.

Winner: Moses Cirelli

For his outstanding and longstanding dedication to climate education and action whilst at York.

Highly commended: Megan Goss

For her leadership of the Green Chemistry Green Impact team where she has encouraged a 'culture of support and shared success'.

Special Recognition Award (group)

For sustained contribution to environmental sustainability at York.

Winner: Women's Rugby Union Football Club

For changing norms around sustainability in student sport - an inspirational example to other teams on kit and merch, first aid and celebration.

Highly commended: Swap Don't Shop

For living the doughnut - responding to climate change and the cost of living through inclusive fashion and creative socials.

Creativity in Sustainability Award

For use of surprising or creative methods in environmental sustainability education or action.

Winner: Prasad Sandbhor

For a 'game-changing' approach to community engagement with sustainability through environmental board games.

Prasad's climate games

Prasad is an applied games designer and is completing his PhD in Intelligent Games and Games Intelligence (iGGi). Prasad has developed two role-playing games centred on climate actions: "Climate Club" and "Climate Companions".

Community Connection Award (individual)

For actions that link the University and City of York on environmental sustainability.

Winner: Barney Robinson

For his work with York Cares supporting and expanding environmental volunteering in the local community.

Highly Commended: Reyhan Sam

For creating sustainable connections and communication between the University of York, International Pathway College and City of York Council.

Community Connection Award (group)

For actions that link the University and City of York on environmental sustainability. 

Winner: Terra Sarda Wines Sustainability Clinic project

For their Sustainability Clinic 'project that keeps on giving', supporting social, economic and environmental impact in the Sardinian wine supply chain. The team: Kalia Yiasoumi, Jessica Emms, Ella Davis, Amyrah Adeleye, Lottie Griffiths, Katie Wade, Lily Wirz.

Winner: Tockwith Community Energy Sustainability Clinic project

For their Sustainability Clinic project using research to inform vibrant social media communication on community energy. The team: Becca Hughes, Joe Proctor, Emma Bowen, Maisie Gibbs.

How to nominate

Nominations for the 2025/26 awards are now closed, but we look forward to reopening them in the next academic year.

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