This international award presented by EARTHDAY.ORG, in collaboration with Customised Energy Solutions (CES) and the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), recognizes and encourages organizations to clean their localities and raise awareness about pollution from single-use plastics. The award honors the outstanding efforts of organizations that have innovatively and effectively cleaned various environments via community mobilization and effective mass communication. 

Why Participate?

• Recognition: 

Gain well-deserved recognition for your innovative and practical initiatives in environmental restoration.

• Inspiration: 

Inspire others with your out-of-the-box approach and encourage them to join the global cleanup movement.

• Replication: 

Your successful methods will be shared widely, empowering others to replicate your efforts on a larger scale.

• Network: 

Connect with like-minded individuals and organizations working towards a sustainable future.

• Prizes: 

Exciting prizes await the winners, including rewards, media coverage, and exclusive opportunities for collaboration.

How to Apply?

Important Dates

August 31st 2024 - Inviting nominations for "Great Global Cleanup Heroes Awards 2025"

March 31st 2025 - Deadline to Submit Final Report

TBD - Result Announcement and Awards Ceremony

Award Categories:

1. Innovation: Uniqueness and creativity of the cleanup initiative.

2. Impact: Demonstrated results in improving and restoring the environment.

3. Scalability: Potential for replication and expansion on a larger scale.

4. Outreach: Effectiveness in inspiring and engaging a wide audience.

5. Sustainability: Long-term viability and ongoing commitment to environmental conservation.

6. Circular Economy: Ways of Managing Collected Waste Involving Local Recyclers [Kabadiwalas]

7. Creative Influencer: Creative ways to influence audience by video reels on Instagram

8. Best Mentor: Mentoring new cleanup groups to build their momentum in cleanup drives

9. Energy Conservation: Recognising efforts of energy conservation through daily actions

GGCH Award CeremonY

More than 350 cleanup groups around the world joined Great Global Cleanup Community

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