Objectives: The Zayed Future Energy Prize was launched to honour the legacy of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan; late ruler of Abu Dhabi and founding father of the United Arab Emirates. The Prize, worth $4 million, is the world’s largest annual prize in renewable energy and sustainability. The aim of this Prize is to inspire new generations of energy innovators. Different categories are awarded special prizes to celebrate the achievements of governments, corporations, NGOs, individuals and institutions.
The Prize
There are 5 main awards given:
1) Large Corporation. This category is open to corporations with revenues exceeding $100 million per year. Eligible candidates are those that have made a significant contribution to renewable energy and sustainability through investments, the proposal of new business models, or the introduction of new products in the global market. Large Corporations receive a Recognition Awards, but no monetary award.
2) Small and Medium Enterprises (SME). This category is open to companies whose annual revenue is less that $100 million. Eligible candidates are those that have developed or facilitated the development of innovates technologies, which have been successfully adopted by other business ventures. The winner is awarded with $1 million and 500,000.
3) NGOs working in the field of renewable energy are also invited to apply. Eligible candidates are those that have had a clear technical, organisational or social impact in the world of renewable energy. For instance, candidates might have helped the dissemination of certain practices, they might have raised awareness about renewable energy in their country, they might have successfully negotiated new relevant policies with the local government, or they might have further developed technical knowledge. Candidates must clarify how their leadership qualities inspire and guide their long-term commitment to renewable energy and sustainability.
4) Life Achievement. This award is given to an individual whose contribution to renewable energy and sustainability is outstanding. The winner is awarded with $500,000.
5) Global High School. 5 winners are nominated for this category; 1 from the United States, 1 from Europe, 1 from Africa, 1 from Oceania, and 1 from Asia. Each winner receives $100,000. The main aim of these prizes is to inspire future generations across the globe. These prizes are not given – as the previous ones – to celebrate an achievement of the candidate. Rather, these prizes are given to implement a new project. Therefore applicants should include a project proposal in their online application form.
For more information about these 5 categories follow this link.
How to Apply Information:.
Candidates must submit an online application. There are different forms for each of the categories of the award. If you are applying as an NGO, the application form will be structured in 5 main parts. In the first part, you will explain how the activities you have implemented had an impact in the community where you work. In the second part, you will be asked to explain how your NGO is advancing the field of renewable energy and sustainability by proposing innovative approaches and solutions. In the third part, you will expand on the main visions and goals of your NGO. In the fourth part, you will have to probe how your NGO possesses leadership skills and potentials in its own field. Applicants are allowed to attach documents to probe their claims.
Detailed guidelines can be found here.
