Laura Tuckey, a final year Geography student at the University of Chester, is in the running for a major national environment accolade.

Soon to graduate, Ms Tuckey has been shortlisted in the student category for Sustainability Champion of the Year in the Green Gown UK and Ireland Awards.

These respected awards are known for praising exceptional sustainability projects undertaken globally by universities and colleges.

The 22-year-old from Milnthorpe, Cumbria, was acknowledged for consistently promoting sustainability in the University and larger community.

Her achievements include collaborating with Storyhouse to establish a reusable cup scheme.

She has also been the sustainability council representative for Chester Students’ Union, contributed to sustainability-focused research projects, and volunteered as the coordinator for the Welly Wednesdays Project.

The University's Sustainability Team nominated Ms Tuckey for the award.

Laura Tuckey will graduate soon   (Image: University of Chester)

Sustainability Engagement co-ordinator, Amy Butt, said: "We wanted to give Laura the recognition she deserves for her incredible work ethic and dedication to giving each student access to sustainability-related opportunities.

"For this, I encouraged and worked with Laura to submit her application and I’m thrilled she’s been shortlisted.

"Laura is someone who gives without expectation of recognition, but, in this instance, her passion for making a difference and bringing people together to create a healthier, happier environment should be praised."

Ms Tuckey will now submit her stage two application for further judging later this year.

The winners will be announced at an Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, November 13 at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh.

Ms Tuckey said: "It was such an amazing surprise to be shortlisted for this award and I feel very grateful to be amongst so many incredible individuals working towards improving sustainability."