The Awards

Sustainability Innovation Awards 2022 is one of the leading events applauding the achievements of the region's sustainability initiatives and projects from all sectors in the Middle East. The awards strive to recognise individual excellence, corporate strengths, and project success from all sectors. Companies are invited to nominate the people, projects, and initiatives of which they are most proud of.

With the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the slowdown in the economy of several countries had a negative impact on the regional market for sustainable and renewable energy. With countries in the region having an oil-dependent economy, a strong revival in the oil & gas sector became the priority for several nations, leading to a temporary shift in focus away from renewables. Factors such as various government's plan to diversify the energy mix and increase investments in renewable energy and sustainability initiatives are expected to be significant contributors to the growth of the market. However, the increasing penetration of natural gas for power generation purposes, along with its lower prices is expected to hinder the market growth during the forecast period.

The UAE is expected to witness a significant growth in the Middle-East renewable energy and sustainability market during the forecast period, owing to the upcoming projects and government targets.

AWARDS 2022

PROJECT AWARD

The winner for the Overall Renewable Project of the Year (solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower, hydrogen power) goes to the project that best demonstrates the use of energy to increase energy efficiency, reduce dependency on non-renewable power, reduce cost on power while using more energy, and has an overall positive effect on the environment surrounding the project. Nominees are invited to submit their best supporting evidence along with their nomination forms.
The winner for the Solar Energy Project of the Year goes to the project that best demonstrated the use of solar energy to increase energy efficiency, reduce dependency on non-renewable power, reduce cost on power while using more energy, and has an overall positive effect on the environment surrounding the project. Nominees are invited to submit their best supporting evidence along with their nomination forms.
The winner for the Utilities Project of the Year is given to the most innovative project disrupting the region’s utilities landscape, which offers hope for a better, more sustainable future. Nominees are invited to submit their best supporting evidence along with their nomination forms.
The winner for the Technological Energy Project of the Year is given to the project that best usesI to increase energy efficiency through innovative use of technology. Nominees are invited to submit their best supporting evidence along with their nomination forms.
The winner for the Sustainable Construction Project of the Year is given to the main contractor whose project makes an important contribution to its surroundings, demonstrates construction best practice, and can show how construction techniques and technology have contributed to making the project sustainable. Nominees are invited to submit their best supporting evidence along with their nomination forms.

The winner for the Sustainable Real Estate Project of the Year is given to the real estate developer whose project makes an important contribution to its surroundings, demonstrates construction best practice, and can show how construction techniques and technology have contributed to making the project sustainable. Nominees are invited to submit their best supporting evidence along with their nomination forms

The winner for the Innovative Energy of the Year Award will be awarded to the project that uses innovative methods such as the use of technology, AI, robotics, automation, to complete this project. Nominees are invited to submit their best supporting evidence along with their nomination forms

The winner for the Retrofit Project of the Year successful entries must showcase a retrofit project that has been design or installation that has made a distinctive contribution to a GCC project. Additionally, they should highlight project challenges and the innovative solutions adopted to resolve those issues. Also, entries must also highlight new technologies adopted, or existing ones refined, or any elements of the design or installation which maximise energy efficiency and safety. Nominees are invited to submit their best supporting evidence along with their nomination forms

The award will go to the best interior fit-out project of the year on the basis of design, fit-out works, which is most sustainable, and has used extensive environment-friendly initiatives hence reducing the carbon footprints.

The winner for this initiative demonstrates a strategic approach to lowering a company’s carbon footprint through the use of alternative energy. Nominees are invited to submit their best supporting evidence along with their nomination forms.

Contenders for the Sustainability Initiative of the Year award will need to provide details of an initiative successfully executed in the region. This award is open to all sectors and industries Nominees are invited to submit their best supporting evidence along with their nomination forms

The winner for the District Cooling Project of the Year is given to the to the district cooling firm who's project increases energy efficiency, reduce cost on power while using more energy, and has an overall positive effect on the environment surrounding the project.

The award will go to the outstanding hotel project in the Middle East with striking exteriors and makes a major contribution in making the project sustainability friendly. Nominees are invited to submit their best supporting evidence along with their nomination forms.

The award will go to the Architectural Future Project of the Year in the Middle East. his category is dedicated to any type of building and development that is already in progress or slated to begin construction soon, and gives an insight into what the future may hold through distinct architectural, use of advanced technology, and environmental qualities. Nominees are invited to submit their best supporting evidence along with their nomination forms.

This category awards the best overall architecture for a built architectural complex with multiple and combined functions, including (but not limited to) commercial, residential, co-working, institutional, health and wellness, cultural, hospitality, sports and recreation, transportation and more, and are physically and functionally integrated. Nominees are invited to submit their best supporting evidence along with their nomination forms.

This category is open to all sectors and industries. The award is presented to the firm that takes on a people-centric approach and demonstrates strong commitment towards employee empowerment and enrichment. Companies must make an effort in terms of improving employee’s job satisfaction, employee recognition and retention, fair communication, and promote work-life balance. Nominees are invited to submit their best supporting evidence along with their nomination forms.

COMPANY AWARDS

The winner for the Overall Renewable Company of the Year (solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower, hydrogen power) goes to the company with an exemplary track record of delivering a number of high-quality projects. Nominees are invited to submit their best supporting evidence along with their nomination forms.
The winner for the Solar Energy Project of the Year goes to the company with an exemplary track record of delivering a number of high-quality projects. Nominees are invited to submit their best supporting evidence along with their nomination forms.
The winner for the District Cooling Company of the Year goes to the company with an exemplary track record of delivering a number of high-quality projects. Nominees are invited to submit their best supporting evidence along with their nomination forms.
This award will recognise a company which has made an outstanding contribution to the digital transformation of an energy firm through the development and use of its products or services. This company demonstrates an innovative approach to digitalisation, and has shown itself to be a true ‘digital transformative’ company to the energy industry. Nominees are invited to submit their best supporting evidence along with their nomination forms.
The winner for the Energy Company of the Year goes to the firm for outstanding achievement and innovation in promoting the adoption of renewable, green, or other innovative energy technologies.
The winner for the Innovation in Decarbonising Company of the Year recognises an energy company that has developed transformational solutions to reducing their footprint in terms of emissions in the environment, as well as water and land consumption. Nominees are invited to submit their best supporting evidence along with their nomination forms.
The winner for the Sustainable Real Estate Developer of the Year is given to the real estate developer with an exemplary track record of delivering a number of high-quality projects. Nominees are invited to submit their best supporting evidence along with their nomination forms.
The winner for the Energy Services Company of the Year goes to the firms that have made a demonstrable impact on the energy industry, whether through innovation, influence, and overall impact in improving energy efficiency and sustainability. Nominees are invited to submit their best supporting evidence along with their nomination forms.
The winner for the Software Solutions Provider of the Year goes to the firms with an enormous contribution of digital systems, data collection, software and monitoring to the industry. Entrants will need to describe the innovative aspects; explain how it is used; and show evidence of the difference its use has made. Nominees are invited to submit their best supporting evidence along with their nomination forms.
The winner for the Sustainable HVAC Product of the Year goes to the HVAC Manufacturer whose product showcases the best sustainability feature. Nominees are invited to submit their best supporting evidence along with their nomination forms.
The Winner for the Eco-Friendly Packaging Solution goes to the firm that has the best eco-friendly packaging solutions, recycling, and packaging-related improvements in production, logistics, and distribution that focus strongly on the environment.
The winner for the Green Logistics Company of the Year is given to the firm that best demonstrates sustainability and environmentally practices both within the firm and in the services provided. Nominees are invited to submit their best supporting evidence along with their nomination forms.
This category highlights supply chain sustainability of companies whose efforts take into account the environmental and human impact of their products' journey through the supply chain, from raw materials sourcing to production, storage, delivery, and transportation link in between.
The winner of this award takes into consideration the fleet maintenance of trucks to save costs, decrease risk, and prevent future fleet maintenance issues. Fuel efficiency and usage of telematic solutions to reduce environmental impacts are also vital.
The winner for the Carbon Neutral Last Mile Delivery Services shows effective functionalities and levers to significantly reduce the carbon impact of deliveries and to propose a more sustainable, more human logistics strategy. This distinction rewards last mile delivery services who significantly reduce the carbon impact of their deliveries. Nominees are invited to submit their best supporting evidence along with their nomination forms.
The winner for the Aviation Sustainability & Environment Award is awarded to the aviation company (cargo, commercial, or passenger that has introduced measures to reduce CO2 emissions, fuel consumption, carbon footprint, and overall positive impact to the environment. Nominees are invited to submit their best supporting evidence along with their nomination forms.
The winner for sustainable sea-freight company of the year is awarded to the firm that has introduced measures to reduce CO2 emissions, fuel consumption, carbon footprint, and overall positive impact to the environment. Nominees are invited to submit their best supporting evidence along with their nomination forms.
The winner for innovative sustainable tyre technology provider of the year is recognised for their contribution towards innovation and excellence, as demonstrated by their wide range of technologically advanced products and services. These innovative technologies have been aimed at fulfilling the pressing demands on the tyre industry to deliver products that aid safe and fuel-efficient travel. Nominees are invited to submit their best supporting evidence along with their nomination forms.
The winner of the category is a ports’ company that invests in and supports environmentally friendly and sustainable operations. These include air emissions of ships at berth, terminal handling equipment (such as cranes and yard equipment), and logistics and industrial activities in the port. Nominees are invited to submit their best supporting evidence along with their nomination forms.
The award will go to the Green Consultant Firm of the Year who’s project —residential, commercial, or retail, which is most sustainable, and has used extensive environment-friendly initiatives hence reducing the carbon footprints.
The winner for the Ecological Dairy Farm of the Year goes to the firm for outstanding achievement and innovation in adopting renewable, green, ecological farming practices.
The winner for the Environment-friendly Local Food Company of the Year goes to the firm for outstanding achievement and innovation in promoting the adoption of renewable, green, or other innovative energy initiatives.
The award for this category will go to the company that converts organic waste into clean energy and uses the energy to power its operations thereby reducing its dependency on non-renewable energy.
The winner of this award is a farm that uses green energy on its premises by replacing traditional and non-renewable energy sources with cleaner and more sustainable alternatives.
The winner of this award is a farm that uses green energy on its premises by replacing traditional and non-renewable energy sources with cleaner and more sustainable alternatives
The winner for the Sustainable Automotive Firm of the Year in the firm that showcases best sustainable practices and how they help reduce carbon emissions
The award for this category will go to a company that has excelled in producing electric vehicles or making a successful transition from traditional non-renewable energy sources.
In this category, the winner will be a firm that manufactures vehicles that produce minimal carbon emissions as they are powered by clean energy.
The winner for the Leading LEED Certified Hotel of the Year goes to the hotel that achieves innovation, design and sustainable features, as well as integration with and impact on the community.
From saying no to plastic, to turning off the taps, this award will go to a hotel that demonstrates excellence in sustainable practices in terms of energy efficiency, waste management and social responsibility

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

The winner of the CEO of the Year goes to the executive who has a successful track record of leading their firm's sustainability measures and initiatives to achieve their environmental goals. This award is open to sectors and industries. Nominees are invited to submit their best supporting evidence along with their nomination forms.
The winner of the ESG CEO of the Year goes to the executive who has a successful track record of leading their firm's sustainability measures and initiatives to achieve their environmental goals. This award is open to sectors and industries. Nominees are invited to submit their best supporting evidence along with their nomination forms.
The winner for the Woman Executive of the Year recognises an outstanding female achiever who has a successful track record of leading their firm's sustainability measures and initiatives to achieve their environmental goals. This award is open to sectors and industries. Nominees are invited to submit their best supporting evidence along with their nomination forms.
The award recognises an outstanding achievement or development in the field of sustainable and/or environmental architecture planning or design across any of the building categories and is open to architects and designers in their first five years of practise.

Nomination

How to nominate:

  • Click “Submit Nominations’ on the event homepage
  • Complete nomination details, such as name of company or person you are nominating
  • Answer all of the required questions clearly
  • In your submission, be sure to include details showing why your entry deserves to win over others
  • Collate all your supporting documents to a single PDF file no larger than 2MB and email with the nomination to the following:kasun@bncpublishing.net

The team will confirm whether your nomination has been received and a confirmation email will be sent to you. Any further queries can be e-mailed to the addresses above

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Contact us

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