The World Bioenergy Award is an award for an individual who has made a difference: a business leader, politician or researcher who in a crucial way has furthered the development of the bioenergy sector. The award is a sign that the achievements of this person are of outstanding importance to the field of bioenergy utilisation.
Submission of nominations for 2012 closes 15 March
Do you know of someone who deserves the acknowledgement of winning the World Bioenergy Award? Then nominate this person! Anyone can nominate a candidate. Individuals in the field of science, business or politics, regardless of where in the world they are active, are welcome as nominees. Just make sure you include a clear and sound explanation of why you think this person should receive the award. Companies or organisations cannot be nominated. The possibility to nominate is closed! We thank everyone who nominated a candidate for your support!
The winner will be announced at the opening session
A jury consisting of the board members of the World Bioenergy Association and the exhibition manager of World Bioenergy will decide which nominees will be competing for the award. These competing nominees will be announced on 18 April at the two organizers' webpages (at www.worldbioenergy.com and www.worldbioenergy.org). A final winner will was announced on 29 May 2012 at the opening session of the World Bioenergy conference and exhibition at Elmia in Jönköping, Sweden.
The award is comprising a statuette and diploma. After being honoured, the winner will be expected to give a short speech about her/his achievements in the bioenergy field to the attending media.
The winner will of course be invited to participate in the World Bioenergy 2012 conference, excursions and exhibition at no cost. The person who nominated the winner will receive a one-day admission pass to the World Bioenergy Conference.
The World Bioenergy Award is a collaboration between