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PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR (WASTE MANAGEMENT)
This award recognises an individual at the Directorial/CEO level from a business organisation within the waste management sector in the Middle East who has shown significant contribution to the industry.
PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR (RECYCLING)
The award recognises an individual at the Directorial/CEO level who is a visionary, influencer and delivers positive change within the recycling sector in the Middle East.
TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION OF THE YEAR (WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING)
The award recognises waste and/or recycling equipment that is outstanding in design and development in the specific segment, including innovation, quality, durability, sustainability and positive client feedback.
BEST SMART TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION (WASTE MANAGEMENT & RECYCLING)
The Best Smart Technology Solution for Waste & Recycling recognises technology providers developing smart and digital technology such as IoT, AI, automation, robotics, blockchain or data analytics solutions to optimize waste operations like collection, sorting, processing, waste tracking and supporting data-driven decision-making.
EXCELLENCE IN WASTE COLLECTION AWARD
This award recognizes organizations that demonstrate outstanding efficiency, reliability, and innovation in municipal or commercial waste collection services. It highlights excellence in route optimization, coverage, safety standards, community engagement, and integration of smart technologies to improve collection systems and reduce operational inefficiencies.
BEST WASTE DIVERSION/REDUCTION INITIATIVE (Government sector)
The award is designed to recognise government entities who have significantly contributed to making a positive difference with suitable waste diversion/reduction strategies and initiatives.
ZERO WASTE INITIATIVE LEADERSHIP AWARD
This award recognizes organizations that demonstrate outstanding commitment to waste reduction, resource efficiency, and circular economy principles. This award celebrates waste management and other companies that implement effective zero-waste strategies, minimize landfill disposal, and contribute to a sustainable future through innovative waste management practices.
EXCELLENCE IN MATERIAL SORTING & RECOVERY AWARD
This award recognizes leadership in segregation, sorting, and recovery of recyclable materials from mixed waste streams. It highlights advanced material recovery facilities (MRFs), innovation in recycling technologies, and measurable improvements in diversion rates and circular material recovery.
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
The award is designed to recognise companies that focus on sustainability, show outstanding efforts to promote and follow sustainable business practices, and have implemented innovative and effective sustainability solutions/initiatives producing positive results in terms of helping shape the future of sustainability in the region. Companies that have significantly contributed to making a positive difference with suitable waste diversion strategies and recycling initiatives can also nominate.
SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING COMPANY OF THE YEAR
The award is designed to recognise companies in the packaging sector for their outstanding efforts to implement sustainable/circular solutions, demonstrating their commitment to reducing waste and contributing to positive change in the business and the region.
FOOD WASTE INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
This award aims to recognise companies that have executed successful programmes or initiatives for and demonstrated commitment in dealing effectively with food waste through prevention, reduction or recycling.
GREEN START-UP AWARD (WASTE & RECYCLING)
This award recognises emerging startups driving innovation in waste management and recycling. It highlights disruptive technologies, scalable business models, digital solutions, and circular economy innovations that address waste challenges in new and impactful ways.
ADVANCED WASTE CONVERSION AWARD
This award recognizes excellence in converting waste into valuable energy and fuel products through advanced technologies such as Waste-to-Energy (WtE), Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF), anaerobic digestion, biofuels, biomethane, hydrogen, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). It celebrates projects driving circular economy outcomes through energy recovery and decarbonization.
EXCELLENCE IN HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT AWARD
This award recognizes best-in-class practices in the safe collection, treatment, transport, and disposal of hazardous waste, including industrial, chemical, biomedical, and e-waste streams. It highlights compliance, innovation in treatment technologies, and strong environmental and safety performance.
METALS RECYCLING COMPANY OF THE YEAR (MANUFACTURER/PROCESSOR)
The award recognises manufacturers, metal recycling companies and scrap processors operating in the MiddleEast that provide consistent, sustainable services and have made a significant contribution to the industry.
PLASTICS RECYCLING COMPANY OF THE YEAR (MANUFACTURER/PROCESSOR)
The award recognises manufacturers, plastics recycling companies and scrap processors in the Middle East that demonstrate significant contribution to waste diversion and minimisation, sustainable sourcing of material and recycling processes.
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT RECYCLING COMPANY OF THE YEAR (WEEE Processor)
This award recognises the WEEE recycling companies operating in the Middle East for their sustainable approach and creative solutions and services provided to their customers.
EXCELLENCE IN C&D WASTE REDUCTION AWARD
This award recognises excellence in reducing, reusing, and recycling Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste. It highlights projects and organisations that promote material recovery, on-site segregation, circular construction practices, and minimisation of landfill disposal.
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