Emirates Energy Award 2012-2013: Entries Open Until January 20th, 2013
The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy is continuing to receive applications for entry into the various categories of the Emirates Energy Awards (EEA) 2012-2013. The closing date for accepting the nominations is January 20th, 2013.
The Emirates Energy Awards will recognise best practices in the fields of energy efficiency, alternative energy, sustainability and protection of the environment. The EEA is a regional awards ceremony which takes place every two years with the aim of encouraging and promoting energy conservation. The awards offer an ideal global platform that recognises active initiatives in the energy conservation arena.
“This award is organised under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The EEA is one of the most significant initiatives under The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy that helps drive sustainable development as well as raise awareness in our society about the importance of using energy efficiently. The award aims to honour the best practices in energy conservation among industries, businesses and at individual level,” said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Supreme Council of Energy and President of the EEA.
Al Tayer added: “The importance of this award lies in the fact that it recognises global excellence in all areas of the energy industry, encouraging individuals as well as institutions for their contributions in innovation, technological advancements and best practices. The awards also provide a platform for constant sustainable development, not only in the UAE but in the Middle East and North Africa.”
Al Tayer explained that the awards also recognise the achievements in both the public and private sectors in energy efficiency. The award programme is based on objective criteria which ensure a fair evaluation of all the candidates, and a committee has been nominated to select the winners. The formal award ceremony will be held in May 2013.
The entries are open to institutions and individuals from the Middle East and North Africa. Projects submitted for the awards should be running for a period of no less than one year prior to December 2012.
Winners can apply for the next year’s award as well, with the exception of applications in the same category, which will be required to wait for three years before re-applying in the same category.
Three committees, namely the Executive Committee, the Technical Committee and the Marketing and Events Committee, have been formed to organise the event.
The total value of the award is one million dollars, which will be distributed to the winners in the following categories: : Gold and Silver awards for Energy Conservation in the private and public sectors; Gold and Silver awards for large-scale energy projects; Gold and Silver awards for small-energy projects and Gold and Silver awards for education and research, in addition to a special award for excellence as well as an award for young innovators in energy.
For more information, please visit the website www.emiratesenergyaward.com
Emirate: Dubai
Date: Dec 26, 2012
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