Final call for environmental champions in Mayo to enter Repak’s Pakman Awards
As Repak’s Pakman Awards celebrate their 10th anniversary, organisations, businesses, community groups and individuals across Mayo and throughout Ireland are invited to showcase their excellence in recycling and waste management.
The deadline for submissions has now been extended to Friday, September 6, giving participants an additional week to enter.
This year’s Pakman Awards introduce two exciting new categories: the Best Deposit Return Initiative and the Best Single Use Plastic Initiative, reflecting the evolving landscape of environmental responsibility.
The winners will be announced at a ceremony in The Shelbourne Hotel on Thursday, October 24.
Marking a decade of recognising outstanding contributions to environmental sustainability, the Pakman Awards highlight the achievements of businesses, community groups and individuals across Ireland.
Over the past 10 years, the Pakman Awards have earned a reputation as the leading environmental accolades in Ireland, honouring those who go above and beyond in their recycling and waste management efforts.
In 2023, the awards introduced the ESG Leader category, with Sian Young from Britvic being the inaugural winner for her exceptional contributions. The Overall Pakman Award last year went to The Killarney Park & The Ross for their groundbreaking work in making Killarney Ireland’s first town to phase out single-use coffee cups, setting a powerful example in circular economy practices.
This year, 13 categories will be awarded, including the ESG Leader Award, Environmental Education and Community Initiative Award, the Plastic Pledge Award, and the Business Recycling Champion Award.
Entrants are encouraged to submit their initiatives and projects that have made a difference in the last 12 months. Full details on how to enter and information about each category can be found at https://pakmanawards.repak.ie.
Speaking on this year’s 10th annual Pakman Awards, Zoë Kavanagh, CEO of Repak, said: “This year marks a significant milestone for Repak as we launch the 10th annual Pakman Awards, introducing two new categories: Best Deposit Return Initiative Award and Best Single Use Plastic Initiative Award.
“The Best Single Use Plastic Initiative Award highlights efforts to reduce the impact of single-use plastics, while the Best Deposit Return Initiative Award celebrates the achievements from the initiatives implemented across the country since the launch of the scheme earlier this year.
“We invite all businesses, organisations, individuals, and community groups to enter this year’s awards and share their progress in creating a more sustainable Ireland.
“Over the past decade, we have received thousands of applications from organisations dedicated to promoting best practices in recycling. Their achievements and innovative approaches have continually impressed us. We eagerly anticipate this year’s entries and look forward to showcasing the remarkable efforts of businesses, community groups, and individuals across the country.”
More information can be found at Pakman Awards on Facebook, @PakmanAwards on LinkedIn, and https://pakmanawards.repak.ie.