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KAP CLimate Action Awards

2025

Award Categories

Outstanding New Eco Lead
(< 1 year)

One award will be given to a teacher or adult staff member that has been leading impactful climate or sustainability work in their school for a short amount of time [< 1 year]

Award Criteria

The winner will have shown commitment as an Eco Leader over the last year.

A demonstration of proactive leadership towards sustainability and taking action.

Demonstrated measurable environmental impact within the school (e.g. reduced waste, improved recycling, lower energy use)

Could have completed initiatives such as Eco Schools Green Flag / John Muir / MCS Ocean Friendly Schools
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Outstanding Eco Lead
(longstanding)

One award will be given to a teacher or adult staff member that has been leading impactful climate or sustainability work in their school over a long period of time (more than 2 years)

Award Criteria

The winner will have shown ongoing commitment as an Eco Leader over more than one year.

A demonstration of proactive leadership towards sustainability and taking action.

Demonstrated measurable environmental impact within the school (e.g. reduced waste, improved recycling, lower energy use)

Could have completed initiatives such as Eco Schools Green Flag / John Muir / MCS Ocean Friendly Schools
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Outstanding Climate Champion

For a student who has shown exceptional dedication and initiative in driving eco-action in their school and community.

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Outstanding Eco Champions

For a team of students (i.e. an eco group or school council) working collectively on sustainable climate initiatives in their school and / or community.

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Outstanding Contribution (Plastic Clever Community)

For a school that has demonstrated exemplary evidence of impactful and sustainable changes.

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Award Criteria

- Must be signed up to the Plastic Clever Schools

- Must have submitted evidence for the Inspire and Investigate stages

- Demonstrates a commitment that goes above and beyond the minimum requirements
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Outstanding Plastic Clever Primary School

For a primary school (registered for Plastic Clever Schools) that has successfully managed to make impactful and sustainable changes to reduce plastic in their school and community

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Outstanding Plastic Clever Secondary School

For a secondary school (registered for Plastic Clever Schools) that has successfully managed to make impactful and sustainable changes to reduce plastic in their school and community.

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Outstanding Climate Clever Primary School

For a school (primary registered for Climate Clever Schools) that has demonstrated comprehensive and inspiring climate action in their school and community.

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Outstanding Kids Against Plastic Club Member


For the Kids Against Plastic member that has demonstrated inspiring dedication and taken part in KAP projects and/ or campaigns .e.g litter picks, KAP Connects, KAPtat

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Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions govern participation in the Climate Action Awards hosted by Kids Against Plastic (the “Charity”). By submitting a nomination, you agree to these Terms.

 

1. Eligibility

  • The awards are open to schools, educators, and school-led initiatives based in the UK.

  • Nominations can be submitted by teachers, school staff, students (with appropriate consent), or other affiliated individuals.

  • Nominees must be actively engaged in sustainability, environmental, or climate action efforts during the current or previous academic year.

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2. Submission Process

  • Nominations must be submitted via the official online form.

  • Each nomination must include a completed form and one supporting piece of evidence (e.g., PDF, Word document, image or video).

  • Evidence must be the original work of the nominee or have proper rights and permissions.

  • Submission deadline will be clearly stated on the awards page. Late or incomplete entries may not be considered.

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3. Evidence Requirements

  • Acceptable file types include: PDF, DOC/DOCX, MP4, MOV, or links to online content (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo).

  • File size must not exceed 25MB.

  • Submissions must not contain inappropriate, offensive, or copyrighted material without permission.

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4. Judging

  • A panel selected by the Charity will review all entries based on impact, creativity, relevance, and sustainability.

  • Judges’ decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into regarding the outcome.

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5. Awards and Recognition

  • Winners will be announced online via the Kids Against Plastic website and social media channels.

  • Prizes are non-transferable.

  • Winning entries may be showcased online, in reports, or at events for promotional or educational purposes.

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6. Intellectual Property and Consent

  • By submitting an entry, you confirm that all content is original or that you have the right to share it.

  • You grant Kids Against Plastic a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display your submitted materials for promotional and educational purposes.

  • Where minors are featured in submitted content, you confirm that you have obtained the necessary parental or guardian consent.

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7. Data Protection

  • Any personal data provided will be processed in accordance with UK data protection laws and the Charity’s privacy policy.

  • Contact details will only be used for communications related to the awards unless consent is given for other purposes.

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8. Liability

  • The Charity is not responsible for lost, misdirected, or damaged entries.

  • The Charity reserves the right to cancel or amend the awards or these Terms without notice in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

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9. Contact

For questions or assistance, please use the Kids Against Plastic contact form.