The Ashden Awards reward organisations that deliver sustainable energy at the local level, and through this bring social, economic and environmental benefits.

Work should be innovative and have the potential to create a significant impact. Initiatives should boost resilience and be as participatory and democratic as possible.

Award categories open to organisations in the UK are:

• Ashden Award for Energy Innovation
• Ashden Award for Skills in Low Carbon Sectors
• Ashden Award for Greening All Work

International award categories are:

• Ashden Award for Energising Refugee Livelihoods
• Ashden Award for Energy Access Skills
• Ashden Award for Energising Agriculture