ISCN Awards 2020: Winners announced!
ISCN is pleased to announce the winners of the ISCN Awards 2020. We received numerous high-quality nominations, reflecting the commitment and progress towards sustainability across ISCN. The winners were selected based on the aggregated results of the ISCN Awards Jury.
Congratulations to the WINNERS of the ISCN Awards 2020!!
Whole Systems Approach
Chalmers University of Technology and KTH Royal Institute of Technology – The Climate Framework
Partnerships for Progress
LUT University – LUT Junior University - case “Lappeenranta Junior University”
Cultural Change for Sustainability
Thammasat University – Thammasat Campus Life: No more single-use plastics
Honorary Member Award
McGill University – Vision 2020: Climate & Sustainability Action Plan
Find out more about each of the winning submissions here.
Join us at the virtual Awards Ceremony to celebrate and learn from the experiences of the Awardees.
ISCN Awards 2020: Awards Ceremony
14th May 2020
15:00-17:00 CEST
Join via this link: https://epfl.zoom.us/j/972378967 (Meeting ID: 972 378 967)
ISCN Awards 2020: Deadline for Submissions March 4, 2020
ISCN Awards 2020: Deadline for nominations closing soon
Wednesday 4th March 2020
The ISCN Sustainable Campus Excellence Awards promotes landmark projects that demonstrate how the environmental, social and economic issues of our time provide opportunities for university administrations and faculty alike to improve campus infrastructure and university administration and recognize opportunities to integrate them into their research and learning activities.
The ISCN Awards 2020 are a great way to recognize the hard work, leadership and creativity that go into building sustainability at your institution. The ISCN Awards acknowledge international excellence in the areas of Whole Systems Approach, Partnerships for Progress, and Cultural Change for Sustainability. An additional Honorary Member Award is granted to outstanding projects at non-member institutions.
The deadline for nominations will close next Wednesday 4th March 2020. If you have not yet submitted your nomination, there is still time to do so.
Apply in three easy steps:
- Identify the suitable Award Category and read the Conditions of Entry
- Download and complete the application form (available here).
- Email the completed application to [email protected], before midnight March 4th, 2020.
Winners of the awards will present their winning projects, either in-person or online, at the Award Ceremony as part of the ISCN 2020 Conference, Accelerating Climate Action and Sustainability in Education, at EPFL, Lausanne, June 24-26, 2020 (virtual presentations for winners unable to travel will also be possible).
ISCN 2019 Sustainable Campus Excellence Award Winners Announced!
Friday, 21 June 2019
São Paulo, Brazil
Higher education is an exciting and growing area for sustainability, with many opportunities to reduce impact through innovation and leadership. For this reason, top-tier universities from across the world have joined forces through the https://international-sustainable-campus-network.org/ ), to incorporate sustainability in their teaching, research, and campus operations.
Every year the ISCN conference brings together thought leaders, practitioners and change agents for a unique opportunity to exchange perspectives and form global partnerships in pursuit of sustainability. This year, the University of São Paulo hosted the ISCN 2019 Conference, Partnerships for Progress and welcomed registrants from universities and higher-education organizations across the world.
The aim of the 2019 ISCN Conference was to emphasize the power that collaborative partnerships can have in the role HEIs play in progressing sustainable development. This included discussions around education, research, collaboration and operations and facilities for sustainable development.
One of the most anticipated events at ISCN 2019 was the eleventh annual ISCN Sustainable Campus Excellence Award Ceremony on 13 June 2019 in São Paulo. These awards recognize landmark projects that demonstrate how the environmental, social and economic issues of our time provide opportunities for university administrations and faculty alike to improve campus infrastructures and university administration and recognize opportunities to integrate them into their research and learning activities.
The awards for this year included the Whole Systems Approach Award, the Partnerships for Progress Award, the Cultural Change for Sustainability Award, and the Honorary Member Award.
The winners of the 2019 ISCN Sustainable Campus Excellence Awards are:
- Whole Systems Approach Award: University of Leeds, United Kingdom
- Partnerships for Progress Award: University of Melbourne, Australia
- Cultural Change for Sustainability Award: Yale University, United States
- Honorary Member Award: CETYS University, Mexico
“Recognizing that we changed our award categories this year to better reflect our updated ISCN Charter, it was so affirming and inspiring to see the quality of submissions that we received. The award winners demonstrate outstanding leadership for sustainability in higher education and we are thrilled to showcase their work and highlight the global importance of their contributions” said Victoria Smith, interim Executive Director of the ISCN.
About the ISCN:
The ISCN provides a global forum for universities pursuing sustainability across their educational and research missions, and operations. ISCN Members commit to sustainability principles according to the ISCN Sustainable Campus Charter. Founded in 2007, the ISCN features international awards, conferences, and working groups to promote best practice exchange. More information on the ISCN and its Members can be found at https://international-sustainable-campus-network.org/
ISCN Contact:
Heather Vickery
ISCN Network Relations Manager
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Boston, MA 02109
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ISCN 2018 Sustainable Campus Excellence Award Winners Announced!
Stockholm, Sweden, June 13, 2018. Higher education is an exciting and growing area for sustainability, with many opportunities to reduce impact through innovation and leadership. For this reason, top-tier universities from across the world have joined forces through the International Sustainable Campus Network (ISCN), to incorporate sustainability in their teaching, research, and campus operations.
Every year the ISCN conference brings together thought leaders, practitioners and change agents for a unique opportunity to exchange perspectives and form global partnerships in pursuit of sustainability. This year, KTH Royal Institute of Technology hosted the ISCN 2018 Conference, Sustainable Development: Acting with Purpose and welcomed registrants from 120 different universities and higher-education organizations.
Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have a unique role and responsibility for the future and for driving the development of a sustainable society. HEIs are charged with the task of fostering sustainability in the leaders of tomorrow, developing solutions and methods to address a sustainable future and ensuring that we contribute knowledge to society. HEIs must also ensure that our everyday operations and practices are consistent with a sustainable future and we work to holistically integrate sustainability into mission of the university and our daily tasks.
The aim of the 2018 ISCN Conference was to emphasize the current and future role of HEIs for sustainable development. This included discussions around education, research, collaboration and operations and facilities for sustainable development.
One of the most anticipated events at ISCN 2018 was the tenth annual ISCN Sustainable Campus Excellence Award Ceremony on June 13th, 2018 at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology. These awards recognize universities for exceptional sustainability efforts in campus planning, integration with academics, student leadership, and exemplary building projects.
Matthew Gardner, 2018 ISCN Jury Chair, claimed: “Once again, our Campus Excellence Award entries were exceptional, therefore making it a challenge to pick the winning candidates. Each project portrayed passion and creativity; this was an excellent group to judge.”
The awards for this year included the Building and Innovative Infrastructure Award, Campus Planning and Management Systems Award, Innovative Collaboration Award, and Student Leadership Award. A brief description of each is listed below:
The winners of the 2018 ISCN Sustainable Campus Excellence Awards are:
- Building and Innovative Infrastructure Award: University of Copenhagen, Denmark
- Campus Planning and Management Systems Award: Stanford University, United States
- Innovative Collaboration Award: Freie Universität of Berlin, Germany
- Student Leadership Award: University of Cyprus, Cyprus
“It was an honor for us to award these great efforts and provide global recognition that show leadership in sustainability. The projects submitted this year were innovative, creative, and provided numerous examples of how we can further sustainability in higher education institutions.” said Zena Harris, the 2018 ISCN Executive Director.
The awards are open to any college or university worldwide that has developed outstanding planning, construction, or educational projects that promote sustainability on campus and in the surrounding community. Each year, an international panel of experts serves on the jury to review award applications and select the ISCN Award winners.
About the ISCN:
The ISCN provides a global forum for universities pursuing sustainability across their educational and research missions, and operations. ISCN Members commit to sustainability principles and report their performance according to the ISCN-GULF Sustainable Campus Charter, which was jointly developed with the World Economic Forum's Global University Leaders Forum. Founded in 2007, the ISCN features international awards, conferences, and working groups to promote best practice exchange. More information on the ISCN and its Members can be found at https://international-sustainable-campus-network.org/
ISCN Contact:
Heather Vickery
ISCN Network Relations Manager
c/o Sustainserv, Inc.
31 State Street, 10th floor
Boston, MA 02109
[email protected]
+1-617-330-5001
ISCN Sustainable Campus Excellence Awards: 2018 Call for Nominations!
About The Award
The ISCN is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the Tenth Annual International Sustainable Campus Excellence Awards. As the premier organization that provides international awards recognizing excellence in the areas of Building, Campus Planning, Collaboration, and Student Leadership, the ISCN is dedicated to building a gallery of outstanding projects that showcase excellence and leadership from around the globe.Select winners of the awards may be invited to the award ceremony as part of the ISCN 2018 Conference, Sustainable Development: Acting with Purpose, at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, June 11-13, 2018. All awardees will receive a plaque and will be featured in the ISCN gallery of landmark projects where they will serve as case studies to inspire university members on what is possible and how successful projects can be developed. Through the global presence of the ISCN, the visibility of the awards will not only fertilize the improvement of campus development internationally, but will also help continue the momentum for the awardees on their own campuses.
Categories
- Building and Innovative Infrastructure
- Campus Planning and Management Systems
- Innovative Collaboration
- Student Leadership