The nominees for the Green Sport Awards by BBC Sport have been revealed. These awards honor individuals and organizations in the sports industry who are dedicated to sustainability and climate action. The winners, including the recipient of the Evergreen Award for lifetime achievement, will be announced on October 2nd on the BBC Sport website.Here are the nominees for Athlete of the Year:

 

1. Pat Cummins: The Australian cricket captain is nominated for his leadership in addressing climate change. He has been actively advocating for sustainability and mobilizing resources through his Cricket for Climate Foundation.

 

2. Sofie Junge Pedersen: This Inter Milan and Denmark footballer is recognized for her sustainability leadership at her former club Juventus. She collaborates with organizations and uses her social media presence to raise awareness.

 

3. Jacquie Pierri: As an ice hockey player and environmental engineer, Pierri actively promotes sustainable change in sports and beyond. She participates in projects and events focused on climate change.

 

4. David Wheeler: The Wycombe Wanderers player has raised awareness and advocated for sustainability in football. He has spoken at events and serves as the first sustainability spokesman for the Professional Footballers' Association.

 

5. Sebastian Vettel: The four-time Formula 1 champion has used his platform to address climate change issues and question motorsport's environmental policies.

 

Now, moving on to the nominees for Young Athlete of the Year:

 

1. Alayna Burns: A Duke University hockey player who has been instrumental in driving sustainability efforts. She launched Duke's Sustainable Student organization and championed eco-friendly initiatives.

 

2. Ellen Donald: An England Under-20s runner who actively raises awareness of climate issues. She signed an open letter calling for European Athletics to drop energy company Shell as a sponsor.

 

3. Innes FitzGerald: A cross-country runner who declined to compete at the World Cross Country Championships in Australia due to concerns about the environmental impact of flying.

 

4. Anna Hursey: A Commonwealth Games table tennis medallist and advocate for climate change awareness and sustainability in sports.

 

5. Belle Pellecchia: A New York University basketball player and EcoAthletes champion who uses her platform to educate others about sustainability.

 

Next, let's look at the nominees for Elite Organisation of the Year:

 

1. Forest Green Rovers FC: This League Two football club is the United Nations' first certified carbon-neutral football club. They focus on sustainable travel options and have plans for a new sustainable stadium.

 

2. Formula E: The electric car motorsport championship is recognized for its sustainability efforts within and outside motorsport. They have set targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative.

 

3. Richmond Football Club: The Australian Rules football team was the first Australian club to sign the United Nations' Sport for Climate Action Framework. They have also launched an Environmental Sustainability Action Plan.

 

4. International Biathlon Union: The world governing body of biathlon is committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2030 and is involved in various climate change initiatives.

 

5. ATP Tour: The top-tier tour in men's professional tennis has launched a carbon tracker app to help players track and mitigate travel emissions. They also educate players on sustainability practices.

 

Lastly, here are the nominees for Grassroots Organisation of the Year:

 

1. Pledgeball: A research-driven charity that encourages sustainability and carbon footprint awareness in sports, including football and tennis initiatives.

 

2. Rhino Cup Champions League: An amateur football league in rural Africa that connects communities to wildlife conservation and climate change awareness.

 

3. Save the Waves Coalition: An international surfing organization working to preserve surfing ecosystems and accelerate ocean conservation efforts.

 

4. The Green Runners: A community within the running community that raises awareness about climate change impacts and advocates for action.