Green School Award

Green School Award acknowledges and celebrates Green schools continually demonstrating excellence in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) and Green Education Transformation (Education 6.0), according to the Holistic Green Education Framework.

Green School Award Timeline

1- Application Submission 1st February 2024 to 1st June 2024

Applicants are required to submit:

1- Green School Award Form:

Provide institution information.
Include contact person details for effective communication.

2- Video Presentation (3-6 minute Video):

Create a video highlighting real shots from the school’s innovative projects and initiatives aligned with the Holistic Green Education Framework.
Emphasize the statistics, number of beneficials, outputs, processes, and outcomes of these initiatives.
Clearly demonstrate the school’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and the Green Education Transformation.

3- Article (700-1000 words):

Craft a detailed article showcasing the school’s green transformation projects and initiatives.
Highlight the innovative aspects of each initiative.
Articulate the impact of these projects on promoting sustainable practices, both on and off-campus.
Provide insightful commentary on the projects’ contributions to the broader goals of sustainability.

2- Application Review 1st February 2024 to 1st June 2024

The Green Education Awards committee, comprising esteemed members such as university deans, educational leaders, and representatives from ministries, will undertake a thorough review of the submitted applications and ensure a comprehensive evaluation process. Their collective insights will be instrumental in identifying and classifying initiatives according to their commitment to sustainability and the Green Education Transformation (Education 6.0).

3- Top 60 Announcement 1st July 2024

The Green Education Awards committee will officially declare the closure of the application review process by announcing the Top 60 applicants that have demonstrated a commitment to sustainability and the Green Education Transformation (Education 6.0). These selected applicants will progress to the next stage of evaluation, emphasizing their noteworthy contributions and aligning with the Holistic Green Education Framework.

4- Nomination and Advocacy 1st July 2024 to 30th July 2024

Schools will engage their communities with the Green Transformation through:

Initiating an advocacy campaign involving students, and alumni to actively participate in the campaign and vote for the School at the Green School Award.
Encourage the school community to highlight the school’s achievements through #GreenEducationAwards and #GreenSchoolAward Hashtags on social media.
Extra points will be counted for the Media Coverage, reports, news, interviews about school participation at the Green School Award and Green Education Awards. Media Coverage Links should be sent prior to 1st August to [email protected]

5- Top 6 Winners Announcement 24th September 2024

The Green Education Awards Committee will contact the winners by the 1st of September 2024. The Announcement of the Green Education Awards will be declared in the Global Green Education Conference #GEC24.

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Green University Award Prizes

The winning schools of the Green School award will receive a multitude of benefits, including:

Global recognition and acknowledgment for their efforts and achievements in the realm of Green Education Transformation.
Free Qualification for the Green Education Auditing, an initial step in their journey to earn the most significant accreditation in Green Education (Education 6.0); Green Education Accreditation for Schools.
Attain authorized use of the Green Education Trustmark to elevate the institutional reputation and demonstrate your Green Transformation excellence.
Free membership for two years in Climate Education Network.
Green School Award Trophy and Certificate of Excellence.
“Golden Pass” for the World Green Education Conference 2024 #GEC24, to attend all related events for free.
Financial grants will be determined according to Green Education Awards sponsors.