Press Release

Sustainable Wedding Alliance Shortlisted for Global Good Trailblazer of the Year at Prestigious Global Good Awards

Jun 25, 2025

The Sustainable Wedding Alliance (SWA) is thrilled to announce its shortlisting for the coveted Global Good Trailblazer of the Year award at the esteemed Global Good Awards, sponsored by EcoOnline. This recognition highlights the SWA’s relentless dedication to driving sustainability across the wedding industry.

The Global Good Awards celebrate businesses, NGOs, and public sector organisations that are making significant strides in corporate social responsibility and sustainability. The Trailblazer of the Year category specifically recognises organisations demonstrating exceptional leadership and innovation in creating positive environmental and social impact.

The Sustainable Wedding Alliance stands alongside an impressive list of fellow finalists in this highly competitive category:

  • Asahi Group Holdings – Leaving a legacy of a brighter world tomorrow
  • Bantam Materials UK – The Prevented Ocean Plastic programme
  • Octopus Energy – Powering a sustainable future at speed and scale
  • Openreach – Trailblazers in the Transition from Diesel to Electric Vehicles
  • Sustainable Wedding Alliance – driving sustainability across the wedding industry

The winner, along with Silver, Bronze, and One-To-Watch recipients, will be announced at the Global Good Awards ceremony on Wednesday 24th September at BMA House, London.

“We are absolutely delighted and incredibly proud to be shortlisted for the Global Good Trailblazer of the Year award,” says Michelle Miles, Founder & CEO of the Sustainable Wedding Alliance. “This nomination is a testament to the hard work and passion of our entire team, our accredited members, and the growing community within the wedding industry who are embracing sustainable practices. It reinforces our belief that the wedding sector has a vital role to play in contributing to a more sustainable future, and we are committed to leading that charge.”

The Sustainable Wedding Alliance works tirelessly to empower wedding businesses and couples with the knowledge, resources, and accreditation needed to make environmentally and socially responsible choices. Through education, community building, and rigorous standards, SWA is transforming the industry one sustainable wedding at a time.

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