The independently assessed Eco-Congregation Awards are an additional part of the Eco-Congregation programme.  You will see our award plaques outside many churches across Scotland. We encourage all eco-congregations to take part in the award process after they have registered as an eco-congregation and been taking part in our programme, but it is not compulsory.

The awards are designed to recognise achievement; affirm good practice that promotes or contributes to sustainability and witnesses to the importance of caring for creation.

 

Award Process

To apply for an award the church must already be registered as an Eco-Congregation and have worked through the churches’ environmental check-up (module 1 – add link).

Once this is completed there are two steps for churches applying for the award:

  1. Submit an application form giving a summary of their activities and be able to provide a dossier giving further details or illustrations of their work. Send the award application to Scotlandatecocongregationdotorgdotuk  (Scotlandatecocongregationdotorgdotuk)   or post it to us! You can access our contact details by clicking on the link: www.ecocongregationscotland.org/contact-details/
  2. Facilitating a visit by Eco-Congregation Scotland assessors in order for them to see and hear about the church’s work first hand.

Many churches in Scotland have already received Eco-Congregation Awards in recognition of the creditable environmental work they have done and their continuing commitment to integrating creation care into their church life including:

  • Involving a number of people from across the church community in working through Churches Check-Up and in undertaking particular initiatives.
  • Forming links with or involved other people in the local area.
  • Seeking and gained support (time/money/advice) from other organizations / congregations / the local Eco-Congregation Scotland network.
  • Forming a ‘green team’ to plan, review and monitor progress.

Every Eco-Congregation can work to achieve up to 3 awards. For the information on each award please click on the links below.

Pdf document: Award Criteria
Word document: Award Criteria