Enter the Full Circle Awards 2026!

Nominations are now open for the Full Circle Awards, an innovative initiative celebrating everyday people across Ireland who repair, reuse and refurbish rather than discard. 

The awards recognise ordinary individuals making an extraordinary impact through circular living, with the public invited to nominate local champions across six categories. Winners receive a €2,000 prize, a handcrafted trophy made from upcycled materials, and promotion through Circular.ie, social media and press coverage.

The categories cover a broad range of activity: Repair and Reuse Champion, for those who extend the life of clothing, tools, furniture or electronics; Community Circular Champion, for organisers of swap events, sharing libraries or repair cafés; Creative Circular Design, for artists and innovators tackling waste through design; Circular Living Advocate, for educators and content creators promoting zero-waste lifestyles; Circular Sports Champion, for athletes and clubs embracing sustainable equipment; and Best Community Campaign, recognising Ireland's strongest community-led circular initiatives.

The awards target grassroots action rather than corporate sustainability work. Eligible nominees include community activists, individuals developing circular solutions, micro-business owners and sole traders with ten employees or fewer, and those at social enterprises with up to 250 staff. Full-time sustainability consultants and large businesses with dedicated sustainability teams are excluded. Nominees must be 18 or over and aware of their nomination, though self-nomination is allowed.

Full guidelines and the nomination form are available at circular.ie/full-circle-awards-2026, with submissions closing 24 July.