Now in their 20th year, the awards recognise outstanding and exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken in the post-16 education sector across the UK and Ireland.

From a shortlist of 133 projects from 83 institutions,  22 winners and 23 highly commended awards announced at a ceremony and dinner at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh on the evening of 13 November.

Amongst the winners was University of the West of England under the 2030 Climate Action category, University of Kent for 'Benefitting Society',  and Cardiff University for Campus Health, Food and Drink. 

View the full list of winners.

For a full list of projects and details, please see the Winners’ Showcase.

Dr Susan Simon, UKRI Environmental Sustainability Programme Director, said:

“Congratulations to all the winners of this year’s Green Gown Awards. On this special 20th anniversary year, we are delighted to not just be celebrating the excellent achievements of this year’s finalists, but to also reflect back on the exceptional projects, initiatives and individuals that have been highlighted over the years. We look forward to many more years of the awards celebrating the innovative and inspirational projects that are helping our sector to reach net zero and address climate change.”