Exceptional finalists revealed for the 2025 SocEnv Awards

We had such outstanding entries in the 2025 SocEnv Awards which is an incredible step forward and showcases the number of incredible environmental professionals working hard to protect, preserve or enhance the environment. The Society for the Environment is delighted to announce the highly deserving and exceptional finalists of the prestigious 2025 SocEnv Awards.

There are two awards up for grabs:  

2025 Environmental Professional of the Year 

Highlighting the best work of Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv), Registered Environmental Practitioner (REnvP) and Registered Environmental Technician (REnvTech) registrants. 

2025 Rising Star 

Shining a light on professionals who have really hit the ground running in their early careers. 

The finalists were selected from an array of excellent nominations, received for environmental professionals working in agriculture, environmental management, energy, event management, water supply, transport, waste, engineering, and more.

The Judging Panel confirmed the exceptional finalists for the 2025 SocEnv Awards as follows: 

2025 Environmental Professional of the Year: 

Will Arnold CEnv
Head of Climate Action, The Institution of Structural Engineers
Registered via The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)

Robbie Epsom CEnv
EMEA Head of Sustainability, CBRE Investment Management
Registered via Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES)

Lukas Howell CEnv
Founder & Director, Hope Solutions
Registered via Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA)

Gill Mulroe CEnv
Head of Operational Sustainability EMEA, ISS FM UK&I
Registered via Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM)

Xiangyu Sheng CEnv
Senior Director, Temple Group Ltd
Registered via Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES)

Morgan Taylor CEnv
Director, Greengage
Registered via Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)

2025 Rising Star: 

Alexander Appadurai REnvP
Environmental Sustainability Engineer, Tesla Engineering Ltd
Registered via Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA)

Chantelle Brandwood REnvP
Director, Eco Action
Registered via Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA)

Sophie Hemmings CEnv
Senior Sustainability Consultant, Arup
Registered via Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA)

Lam Tsz Kai CEnv
Senior Sustainable Development Officer, Swire Properties Limited
Registered via Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)

Kelo Uchendu REnvP
Graduate Net Zero Consultant, Mott MacDonald
Registered via Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA)

Join us in Liverpool to discover the winners and listen to the World Environment Day Panel Debate:

The winners will be revealed at the celebration event on Wednesday 4th June 2025 at Liverpool John Moores University.   

There will be a special World Environment Day panel debate on ending plastic pollution delivered during this award event with leading experts:

• Dougal Driver CEnv – SocEnv’s Chair and will be chairing discussion
• Jane Gilbert CEnv
• Jo Allatt CEnv
• Sally Beken
• Warren Percival CEnv

It’s a celebration of the environmental professional community, recognising outstanding dedication to the profession and we want you to celebrate with us!