Sustainability Awards

The Big Sustainability Awards 2026

Honouring organisations’ sustainability projects and suppliers of the tools that help make them happen. 

A Fantastic Night 

Scrub up Ladies…Cocktail or long Dresses 
Scrub up Gentleman… Suits or Black Tie
Networking Drinks Reception
Entertaining Host
3 Course Dinner with Wine
Awards Ceremony
Fabulous Raffle for 2026 Charity RSPB

An Awesome Venue 

Mick Channon Suite
2nd Floor (via lift)
St. Mary’s Stadium
Home of Southampton Football Club
FREE on-site Parking

Incredible Charity…The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is the largest nature conservation charity in the UK, set up back up 1889 with over 1.1million members.

Your 2026 Categories

Good luck, everyone!

 
1. Energy Reduction Project, Product or Service

Recognises innovations that reduce energy use or enable renewable/clean-energy generation.

2. Waste & Recycling Project, Product or Service

Rewards circular design, waste prevention, reuse, recycling and material optimisation

3. Water Saving Project, Product or Service

For projects that reduce water consumption or preserve natural resources.

4. Net Zero Project

For organisations demonstrating measurable reduction in carbon emissions and credible net-zero strategy.

5. Travel & Transport Project

Recognises low-carbon transport systems, fleet electrification and mobility innovation.

6. ESG Programme Award

Honouring exceptional organisations that integrate ESG principles into their core values and
activities.

7. Sustainable Product of the Year

Rewards breakthrough tools, technologies or data solutions driving sustainability impact

8. Best Public Sector Project of the Year

Recognises public sector projects demonstrating measurable carbon reductions.

9. Best Startup of the Year

Open to UK startups trading for less than three years, delivering meaningful environmental impact.
This includes low-carbon solutions, renewable and energy efficiency innovations, circular economy
models, sustainable products and materials, and businesses reducing waste or emissions.

10. Best Sustainable Consultancy Project or Service

Recognises the commitment and achievements of consultancy practises in promoting sustainability

11. Who do you admire?

Your sustainability hero?
Recognises influential individuals driving sustainability impact and leadership.

2026 ENTRY DEADLINE 30th June 2026

Finalist Announcement by 31st July 2026

Awards Ambassador

Awards FAQs

How to Enter

Contact us at info@southernsustainability.co.uk for your entry form

How to Submit Entry

When your entry is completed, please email it to info@southernsustainability.co.uk

Is there a cost?

No. It is free to nominate.

Entry Deadline?

June 30th 2026

Finalist Announcement?

By August 14th 2026

Judges?

Entries are reviewed by a panel of professionals. These professionals do not include the organisers of the event.
Once they have decided on their finalists, these are submitted to each category award sponsor for the final decision on our winner. 

Good Luck!