2023 Green Impact Awards winners revealed

The Isle of Wight Council rolled out the green carpet on Friday, March 15, as it hosted the prestigious 2023 Green Impact Awards at Building 41.

This annual event shines a spotlight on the remarkable strides made by businesses and individuals across the Island in fostering positive environmental change.

For the past year, Isle of Wight businesses have actively participated in the Green Impact program, a collaborative initiative offered by Students Organising for Sustainability UK (SOS-UK). This program empowers organisations, universities, colleges, community institutions, and students’ unions nationwide to create more sustainable work environments.

This year, 12 Island businesses stood out for their commitment to sustainability, earning recognition across four award categories: platinum, gold, silver, and bronze. Their impactful efforts spanned various aspects of their work environments, including energy efficiency, waste reduction, biodiversity, and ethical procurement. Special awards were bestowed upon individuals and teams who demonstrated exceptional enthusiasm or carried out innovative actions.

Councillor Julie Jones-Evans, Cabinet member for economy, regeneration, culture and leisure: “Witnessing the rich diversity of businesses at the awards and learning about their sustainability efforts was a privilege.

"Regardless of their size, any business can utilise the free tools provided by Green Impact to enhance their sustainability practices. It’s a straightforward and rewarding process. Remember, every small action we take contributes to a significant impact across the entire island.”

“We encourage other local businesses to join the scheme and sign up for this initiative in 2024.” 

The awards ceremony is one of the most widely anticipated events in the Green Impact calendar and celebrated the amazing efforts made by many individuals to green the Isle of Wight.

Below is the list of Island businesses that achieved recognition:

Bronze award:

• Building 41
• Sandham Office Services
• Gurit (UK) Ltd
• Mitchell Evans LLP

Silver Awards:

• OnTheWight

Gold Awards:

• WightFibre
• NOSY Creative Agency
• Isle of Wight Council - County Hall & 46 Sea Street 
• Visit Isle of Wight
• Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

Platinum award:

• Vikoma International
• Nettlecombe Farm                                                                                               

If your organisation is interested in participating in the 2024 Green Impact Programme, you can register for free by visiting the Green
Impact website. As part of your registration, you’ll also gain access to additional support to assist you on your own green journey.

Photo credit:  Tony Overbury