2019-20 recipients

This year, we're celebrating winners of the 2019-20 Sustainability Awards online. Congratulations to all of the recipients in each category for their hard work to embed sustainability into their areas of the University and beyond.

Celebrate with us online

Our annual Sustainability Awards Celebration event has been postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19, so we are celebrating the achievements of the University community online and remotely on social media instead.

Recipients will receive their trophies at a later date.

Join the celebration on social media by using the hashtag #SustAwards

• Share your celebration on social media, whether you are a recipient, or are supporting a team or Changemaker in your school or department. Tag us on Twitter (@edsust), Facebook (edinburghsustainability), Instagram (@uoe_sustainability) and LinkedIn. Share your best GIFs, photos, selfies, videos, and emojis!
• View our twitter thread of the winners
• Read about the experience of Sustainability Awards student auditor, Marlena Vollmer
• Find out how to show off your award on your LinkedIn profile

I am delighted to announce this year’s Sustainability Awards. Now more than ever we need to come together as a staff and student community and celebrate our successes in making our world a better place. My heartfelt congratulations and thanks to all of the winners and those taking part for the work you do. Stay safe and please keep doing what you are doing.

2019-20 recipients

The Sustainability Awards offer an opportunity for staff and students to make a difference and contribute to our University becoming more socially responsible and sustainable.

Select the category you are interested in to see who received an award and find out more about their achievements. 

Please note that the Student Residence Award winners will be announced at a later date.

Office Award recipients

These departments, schools and research centres have demonstrated a commitment to social responsibility and sustainability by fulfilling a range of criteria focused on ethical and environmentally-friendly working practices and behaviours.

Lab Award recipients

Lab Awards recipients demonstrated compliance with a wide range of sustainable lab practices including efficient use of fume cupboards, management of chemicals and samples, and reducing waste, water and energy consumption.

Changemaker Award recipients

The "SRS Changemaker" Award recognises individual staff and students who have brought noticeable positive change to the University and its community either by undertaking a successful socially responsible or sustainable project or by inspiring others to act in a more socially responsible and sustainable way.

Community Partnership Award recipients

This category recognises both the positive social impact the winning activities have had and how the recipients have worked in partnership with local communities to achieve them.

Special Award for Leadership in Sustainability

We are delighted to award Hugh Edmiston - Director of Corporate Services - with a Special Award in recognition of his continuous support for sustainability over the last six years.

Staff: participate in the 2020 Sustainability Awards

Interested in finding out more about the Sustainability Awards or thinking about getting involved? Let us know by registering your interest. We can put you in touch with an existing team in your area or help you start your own.

Register your interest for 2020