Award

The independently assessed Eco-Congregation Awards are an essential 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.

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 the Church 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 organisations / congregations / the local Eco-Congregation Scotland network.
• Forming a ‘Green Team’ to plan, review and monitor progress.

Award Process

We have tried to make the award process as straightforward as possible, consisting of completing a short application form and facilitating an award assessment visit to your congregation.

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