Pat Cummins
The Australia cricket captain was nominated for his leadership on climate change, which has been hugely instrumental both in cricket and across Australian society. His work includes public advocacy, but also mobilising networks and resources for significant outcomes through his Cricket for Climate Foundation.
Sofie Junge Pedersen
The Inter Milan and Denmark footballer was nominated for her leadership and vocal advocacy in spearheading sustainability efforts at her former club Juventus. She has collaborated with organisations to help raise awareness around climate change and sustainability in football, and used her social media presence to work with team-mates and educate fans.
Jacquie Pierri
Ice hockey player Pierri was nominated for the active role she takes in trying to lead sustainable change in sport and beyond. An EcoAthletes champion, environmental engineer and climate action activist, she has been involved in a number of projects including work on the forthcoming Last Game documentary, featuring on podcasts to discuss ice hockey’s relationship with climate change, and speaking at events including Fridays For Future.
David Wheeler
The Wycombe Wanderers player was nominated for the work he has undertaken to raise awareness and create change to make football more sustainable. Over the past 12 months, Wheeler has spoken on a panel about sport and climate change at Glastonbury, taken an official role with the Professional Footballers’ Association as the union’s first sustainability spokesman, and was the first player to sign a letter criticising world governing body Fifa for its carbon neutrality claims.
Sebastian Vettel
The four-time Formula 1 champion was nominated for his vocal advocacy on issues around climate change, and using his platform to question motorsport’s actions and policies around environmental sustainability. Vettel’s decision to step away from the sport showed his desire to align his work more closely with his personal values.
