We’re proud to announce that Low Carbon Hub is sponsoring the 2026 Oxford Climate Awards, an initiative by Oxford City Council and the Oxford Mail celebrating the people and organisations across Oxfordshire who are taking action on climate change.

We’re sponsoring two categories: the Climate Action Champion Award and Sustainable Medium Business of the Year. Our CEO Barbara Hammond will be on stage at the awards ceremony to present the prizes.

Why we’re involved

For 15 years, Low Carbon Hub has been demonstrating that communities can take ownership of the energy transition and take action on climate change. Today we have 56 energy projects generating clean power across the county, almost 2,000 investors, and 50 community group members working to tackle climate change in their neighbourhoods.

We’ve never done our work alone though. We believe in the power of partnerships, collaboration and people who roll up their sleeves to get things done. That’s why we’re supporting the Oxford Climate Awards. They celebrate exactly what matters: people taking action on climate change. Whether that’s businesses changing how they operate, volunteers and campaigners working hard for their communities or innovators developing the solutions we need.

We need to celebrate our successes, learn from each other, and keep that energy going with events like the Oxford Climate Awards.

Is there a category for you?

With 12 categories, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re a school, a community group, a local business or an individual making a difference, we’d love to see people from our network putting themselves forward, or nominating someone they know. Here are the categories:

• Climate Action Champion – an individual showing exemplary commitment to climate action
• Sustainable Medium Business of the Year (sponsored by Low Carbon Hub) – businesses with 10+ employees leading on sustainability
• Sustainable Small Business of the Year – businesses with fewer than 10 employees doing the same
• Innovation in Climate Action – individuals, businesses or groups pioneering new approaches to the climate emergency
• Sustainable School of the Year – primary or secondary schools educating and empowering the next generation
• Sustainable Further Education College of the Year – colleges and higher education institutions leading on climate
• Retrofit Champion – individuals or families making outstanding improvements to their home’s energy efficiency
• Biodiversity and Ecology Award – those making remarkable efforts to protect and enhance Oxfordshire’s natural environment
• Green Building & Design Award – projects exemplifying sustainable construction and design
• Climate Community Group Award – community groups excelling in engaging and educating others on environmental issues
• Green Transport Award – efforts to promote sustainable transport and reduce the impact of mobility
• Youth Climate Action Award – young people (under 18) showing exceptional dedication to environmental sustainability

Nominations close 9 August 2026. The awards evening takes place on 15 October at Oxford Town Hall. Good luck everyone!