Myerscough staff nominated in national sustainability awards

Established in 2004, the Green Gown Awards recognise the exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken by universities and colleges. With sustainability moving up the agenda, the Awards have become established as the most prestigious recognition of best practice within the further and higher education sector.

Myerscough has two nominations in two categories -

Creating Impact - Sustainability to the FORE!: Using research and education to support the golf industry’s environmental journey (John Fry)

Research with Impact - Effectively applying tree biology to an increasingly urban world (Andy Hirons)

Alison Robinson Deputy Executive Chair & Director of Corporate Affairs for the Natural Environment Research Council, part of UKRI, said: “With another exceptional set of finalists announced I feel both humbled and proud to represent UKRI’s involvement in these awards.

‘’While the challenge ahead of us is daunting the innovation, passion and belief across the research and innovation sector is inspiring and I look forward to following the progress of these projects as they help us reach our net zero target.”

Charlotte Bonner, CEO of award organisers, the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC), added: ‘’The Green Gown Awards are one of the most prestigious ways we recognise impactful and innovative sustainability practice across the further and higher education sectors.

‘’They’re not our awards – they’re for the sector, delivered collaboratively in partnership in the UK and globally. In a space where greenwash and sustainability marketing has become prolific, the sector led, peer-reviewed structure of the Green Gown Awards ensures they’re meaningful, transparent, and authentic.

‘’We know that the excitement and pride that comes from being a finalist is a great springboard for institutions to engage more people in their sustainability work. But the value of the Green Gown Awards is beyond the individual organisations that are nominated. We look forward to sharing stories about our finalists’ work - providing inspiration, demonstrating impact, and learning from lessons learned along the way.”

Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony which will take place in late November.

Good luck John and Andy!