Climate Action and Sustainability in Sport and Exercise Science Awards

In recognition of the fantastic work aligned to Climate Action and Sustainability in Sport and Exercise Sciences across CASES’ members, registered laboratories and accredited universities, a new set of awards have been created, titled:

Outstanding commitment and contribution to Climate Action and the promotion of Sustainability in Sport and Exercise Science.

There are three categories this recognition can be awarded for:

• pedagogy (learning and teaching)
• research
• applied practice/support.
  

All CASES professional, graduate and student members, all CASES accredited universities (endorsed undergrad and postgrad courses) and registered laboratories can apply for these awards.

Chair of the Climate Action and Sustainability Advisory Group, Dr Ash Willmott MCASES (pictured below) said,

"The new CASES' Climate Action and Sustainability award in Sport and Exercise Science represents a pivotal achievement in our strategy of recognising good practice, innovation and leadership across our members.

"Honouring good practice across education, research, and applied work will shine a spotlight on those driving significant and impactful change, and will hopefully support and initiate others to follow – demonstrating our field’s ability to influence global action for a healthier planet."

The award

One winner per category will each win £100 and a CASES certificate of recognition. The award is open to Professional, Graduate and Student CASES members, Accredited Universities and Registered Laboratories. Applications open on 1 September 2025, until 1 March 2026.

Apply for this award: CASAG Awards application form

Results will be available within eight weeks of the application closing date.

Award criteria

• The applicant must be a member of CASES.
• If the applicant is not that of the Programme Leader or Lab Director, the application must also be signed by them.
• All applications will be reviewed by a panel of the CASES Climate Action and Sustainability Advisory Group whose decision is final in all cases. No correspondence will be entered into.
• Applications will be reviewed and judged on the significance, quality and impact of their contributions to the following criteria:
  • Evidence-Based Practice: Use of current research to inform climate action and sustainability initiatives.
  • Knowledge Translation: Ability to communicate findings to student, athletes, coaches, or the public
  • Measurable Environmental Impact: Reduction in carbon footprint, waste, or resource use (e.g. water, energy)
  • Innovation: Use of novel technologies or approaches (e.g. recycled materials, sustainable travel, AI for efficiency)
  • Education and Advocacy: Efforts to raise awareness or connect to frameworks such as the UN’s Sports for Climate Action or Race to Zero
• These awards will not be made in the absence of submissions of sufficient merit.
• Alongside the £100 award and certificate of recognition, each winner will:
  • Have the opportunity to present at a satellite session on Tuesday 2 June 2026 at the CASES Conference.
  • Work with the TSES Editor to submit an article for consideration for The Sport and Exercise Scientist. The article shall comply with’ Guidelines for Contributors to The Sport and Exercise Scientist’. The award winners must liaise with the TSES Editor (editor@cases.org.uk) prior to writing the article.