People are being called upon to nominate circular living heroes, including a Young Circular star under a new national initiative, the Full Circle Awards.
Residents are encouraged to recognise and nominate local heroes who are making a difference through everyday sustainable actions in their homes, workplaces, clubs, or across the wider community.
These actions could include organising clothes swaps, embracing zero-waste living, hosting repair workshops, upcycling everyday items, or bringing people of all ages together to champion circular living.
As part of the search, Circular.ie is calling for entries for the Young Circular Star category for young people aged 10-17 who are passionate about putting sustainable ideas into action.
Speaking about the awards, CEO of The Rediscovery Centre, Claire Downey said: “The Full Circle Awards are a fresh and inspiring way to recognise the incredible efforts of ordinary people who are doing extraordinary things.
“All across Ireland, individuals and. communities are already embracing circular actions, often without even realising it, through simple but powerful actions like repairing, reusing, and reducing waste.
“We’re really excited to receive nominations and to discover the stories behind these local change makers. By showcasing their efforts, we hope to not only celebrate their impact but also inspire others to rethink how we live, keep valuable materials out of landfill, and move toward a more sustainable future,” Ms Downey said.
SUBMISSIONS BY FRIDAY 25TH
Launched by Circular.ie, the Full Circle Awards celebrate the individuals and communities quietly leading the way in reuse, repair, recycling, and sustainable living.
These awards, which will close for submissions at 5pm on this Friday, 25th July, shine a light on Ireland’s unsung champions of the circular economy.
Nominations are open across six categories including the Young Circular Star (under 18) which celebrates children or young people leading the way in sustainability and circular thinking, the Repair and Reuse Champion for individuals who regularly repair, repurpose or extend the life of items, the Community Circular Champion which honours people leading or supporting community initiatives, the Creative Circular Artist for those who transform waste materials into art, furniture, décor, or other creative expressions through upcycling, and the Best Community Campaign.
The winner from each category will receive a prize of €2,000, as well as the opportunity to receive dedicated, expert communications mentoring for their circular initiatives.
Remember, the deadline for entries is 5pm this Friday, 25th July and submissions can be made through the online form at www.circular.ie/full-circle-awards
