Student shortlisted for major national environmental award

Laura Tuckey has been shortlisted in the Sustainability Champion of the Year – Student category in the highly respected Green Gown UK and Ireland Awards. The Green Gown Awards recognise the exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken by universities and colleges across the world.

Laura, who will graduate with a degree in Geography, has been recognised for consistently going above and beyond to raise the University and wider community’s sustainability profile. She has worked with Storyhouse to implement its reusable cup scheme; acted as Chester Students’ Union’s Sustainability Council Representative; has been heavily involved with sustainability-related research projects and volunteered as a Welly Wednesdays Project Coordinator, a student-led project that focuses on conservation.

The 22-year-old from Milnthorpe, Cumbria was nominated by the University’s Sustainability Team. Amy Butt, Sustainability Engagement Co-Ordinator, said: “We wanted to give Laura the recognition she deserves for her incredible work ethic and dedication to giving each student access to sustainability-related opportunities. For this, I encouraged and worked with Laura to submit her application and I’m thrilled she’s been shortlisted.

“Laura is someone who gives without expectation of recognition, but, in this instance, her passion for making a difference and bringing people together to create a healthier, happier environment should be praised.”

Laura will now submit her stage two application for further judging later this year. The winners will be announced at an Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, November 13 at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh.

Laura said: "It was such an amazing surprise to be shortlisted for this award and I feel very grateful to be amongst so many incredible individuals working towards improving sustainability."

The Green Gown UK and Ireland shortlist can be found here - 2024 Green Gown Awards UK & Ireland Finalists | Green Gown Awards