🌱 Green RSE Award
We are pleased to report that the inaugural Green RSE Award, sponsored by the Software Sustainability Institute, was awarded at RSECon25 to Andy Turner (EPCC, University of Edinburgh) for his contribution to reducing the environmental impact of research software.
Applications are now open for the 2026 award!
This award recognises individuals in the Research Software Engineering (RSE) community who are making exceptional contributions to environmental sustainability in research software.
Whether through energy-efficient coding, sustainable infrastructure choices, or advocacy for greener digital research practices, the Green RSE Award shines a spotlight on impactful work that often goes unseen.
Know someone who is doing great work in this area? Nominate them using this form
Nominations are open to all members of the RSE community and are judged on:
- 🌍 Environmental Impact
- 💡 Creativity
- 🌐 Openness
- 🤝 Community Influence
Judging Criteria
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Environmental Benefit (1–5 points) How well does the work help reduce environmental impact? Consider whether it makes computing more energy efficient, reduces waste, or encourages more sustainable ways of working.
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Creativity and New Ideas (1–5 points) Is the work original or creative in how it supports sustainability? Think about whether it introduces a new idea, approach, or way of solving a problem.
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Community and Influence (1–5 points) Has the nominee helped others learn about or adopt greener practices? This might include sharing their work, raising awareness, or encouraging change in their team or community.
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Sharing and Openness (1–5 points) Is the work easy for others to learn from or reuse? Consider whether it has been openly shared, documented, or made available in a way that others can build on.