Global warming and the depletion of natural resources are among the biggest challenges facing our world today. To avoid the worst-case scenarios we need to take urgent action. Governments and big business will hopefully take vital steps towards safeguarding the environment. In the meantime individuals already making a difference can be our inspiration.

The PEA Awards in association with The Co-operative reflects a desire to recognise these people and celebrate their contributions to the green agenda.

The PEA Awards will be judged by a panel of key green individuals in the public eye, including: Tony Juniper, editor, Green Magazine; Rebecca Hill, international marketing director, National Geographic magazine; Josephine Fairley, co-founder of Green & Black’s; Leo Johnson, head of sustainability, PwC, Richard Hammond, founder of  greentraveller.co.uk and Jo Wood, founder, Jo Wood Organics.

The panel will draw up a shortlist of finalists who will be invited to attend a prize ceremony in London on Wednesday 21st March 2012.

HOW TO ENTER

The Pea Awards are all about individuals who have demonstrated the importance of sustainability, whether its in the community, by raising awareness, creating technologies, designing products and services, travelling responsibly, developing specific campaigns or proving ethical best practice, we want to hear from you.

The core part of the submission is the entry form. Within the entry form is a strict word limit (500 words) to present a case for winning the award. Please read the entry form and the entry criteria carefully.

There is no limit to the number of categories that may be entered, but each entry must be submitted on a completed nomination form at www.peaawards.com.

The closing date for applications is Friday 17th February 2012.

AWARD CATEGORIES

Community Interest Company (CIC)

This category recognises an individual or team from within a Community Interest Company for environmentally conscious activity in their sector.

Schools

The true paradigm shift in socially and environmentally responsible trade and living will be played out by the next two generations. There can therefore be few more important jobs today for parents, mentors and teachers than equipping children to enable and enjoy a universally more equitable life. This award is to recognise and celebrate individuals and organisations doing genuinely great work in this area.

Best Energy Saving Idea

This category rewards the individual who has come up with the best carbon-saving idea, regardless of whether this idea has already been put into practise or is still in the pipeline.

Best Earth Saving Idea

We live in a world where pesticides destroy ecosystems, rivers and seas are awash with toxic chemicals and landfills are piled high with non-biodegradable waste. This award honours those whose products and initiatives are putting the health of the planet first.

Business Person of the Year

This category rewards the steps taken by individuals in the business world to deliver goods or services in sustainability-orientated way, demonstrating that financial profit can go hand in hand with respect for people and the planet.

Campaigner of the Year

This category rewards the campaigner who has made a serious impact in putting green issues on the national or international agenda.

Community Award

Encompassing everything from allotment societies to clothes swapping events and lending schemes, this category recognises individuals who actively promote more sustainable activates in their communities.

Entrepreneur of the Year

This category honours an individual who has come up with the best new enterprise, venture or business idea that is based around greener thinking.

Public Sector Award

This award is for an individual from a local or national public sector organisation whose work has helped advance more sustainable living.

Responsible Travel

This category rewards those who have promoted green travel in all its forms. Whether you’ve started a green travel business, or gone the extra mile to make your travels more sustainable, we want to hear from you.

Arts & Music

This award honours individuals who have used any form of the arts to raise awareness on environmental issues. It is also for those that have adopted sustainable or ethical practices in producing their art.

Sustainability in Sport

An award to honour those in the sports world who have helped make their clubs more sustainable or have used their sporting skills to promote ethical practice.

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