There is still time to make your nominations for the Oxford Climate Awards.

The Oxford Mail and Oxford City Council, who are organising the awards, are looking to find the city's climate heroes to reward and celebrate those making a difference in our community.

With the support of businesses, local authorities and our readers we are looking to nominate those individuals or groups who champion environmental sustainability.

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Across multiple categories – including innovation in climate action, sustainable business and green transport – we want to discover those people who go above and beyond, culminating in a special awards night at Oxford Town Hall later this year.

The deadline - Sunday, August 11 - is fast approaching - so people are being reminded that this week is their last chance to take part in nominations.

The awards aim to honour exemplary efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect natural ecosystems and promote sustainable practices.

The 12 award categories include Sustainable Primary School of the Year and Sustainable Secondary School of the Year.

The latter award recognises the work of secondary schools at educating future generations on climate change.

Nominees must showcase their commitment to educating and empowering the next generation of climate leaders to take action.

This can be through individual eco groups or whole school action or initiatives on topics such as (but not limited to) air quality, zero waste, travel, and more.

Other categories include The Green Transport Award and The Green Building and Design Award.

 

(Image: Oxford Mail) Oxford Mail editor Andrew Colley said: "We have had such great feedback since the launch of the Oxford Climate Awards and, across the opening weeks of nominations, have received some incredible entries from individuals and groups in Oxfordshire.

"We have been blown away by those incredible stories of people going the extra mile to make our community a better place.

"With just a few days left to go, we want to make sure everyone gets a chance to get their nomination in.

"It only takes a few minutes and is free to enter so please don't miss this opportunity to be in with a chance of winning an award at what is set to be a brilliant event."

The awards will culminate in a prestigious black-tie event on October 17, at Oxford Town Hall.

The evening will honour the outstanding achievements of nominees and reveal the winners across various categories, celebrating their exceptional contributions to sustainability and climate action.

For further information about the awards and all the award categories visit the website oxfordmail.co.uk/climate-awards

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