Kildare County Council Launches its DZ Climate Champions Award Programme
Are you a community organisation, school, business or farmer in Maynooth that’s taking action towards a more sustainable future? Let us acknowledge your efforts and take part in our DZ Climate Champions Award Programme.
22nd April 2025: Kildare County Council's Climate Action Team is excited to announce the launch of the DZ Climate Champions Award Programme. The aim of the awards is to support and encourage climate and biodiversity action in the Maynooth Decarbonising Zone (DZ) and to celebrate those who are leading the way in this area and inspiring others to do the same.
The awards feature four categories; communities, schools, businesses and farmers. Applicants are encouraged to apply throughout the duration of the programme, allowing the awards to serve as both a measure of progress, as well as an occasion to celebrate success. Participants are invited to complete a questionnaire, which will be evaluated by representatives from local community organisations. Award winners will receive promotional material to mark their achievements, and a tree will be dedicated to each champion as a symbolic recognition of their efforts on the wellbeing of future generations.
Paula O’Rourke, Climate Action Co-ordinator, Kildare County Council explains that: “As a local authority our role is to embed climate action throughout KCC and the communities we serve. The DZ Climate Champions Award Programme is a celebration of the wonderful work the people of Maynooth DZ have planned and achieved in climate and biodiversity action. Let's celebrate together for a sustainable tomorrow. “
Applications are open now until 22nd May and can be submitted online via our website https://kildarecoco.ie/AllServices/ClimateAction/ClimateChampions.
Please contact the Climate Action Team if you would like to submit your application another way, by emailing climateactionoffice@kildarecoco.ie.
Winners will be announced on 10th June, and the awards ceremony will take place at the annual Picnic in the Park on 15th June in Harbour Field Park, Maynooth.
