MEWAR AWARDS 2026

The Middle East Waste & Recycling Awards

Shortlist

The wait is over! We are pleased to announce the shortlisted entries for the MEWAR Awards 2026. Congratulations to all the organisations and individuals who have made it to the shortlist, recognising their contribution to advancing sustainability and responsible business across the region.

01
Personality of the Year (Recycling)
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02
Personality of the Year (Waste Management)
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03
Technology Innovation of the Year (Waste Management & Recycling)
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04
Best Smart Technology Solution for Waste & Recycling
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05
Excellence in Waste Collection Award
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06
Zero Waste Leadership Award
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07
Sustainable Packaging Company of the Year
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08
Food Waste Initiative of the Year
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09
Excellence in Hazardous Waste Management Award
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10
Excellence in Material Sorting & Recovery Award
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11
Excellence in C&D Waste Reduction Award
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12
Metals Recycling Company of the Year (Manufacturer/Processor)
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13
Plastics Recycling Company of the Year (Manufacturer/Processor)
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14
Waste to Energy Excellence Award
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15
WEEE & Battery Recycling Company of the Year
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16
Emerging Green Enterprise Award - Waste & Recycling
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17
Textile Waste Management Initiative Award
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18
Sustainability Initiative of the Year
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19
Best Waste Diversion/ Reduction Initiative (Govt Sector)
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20
RISING STAR AWARD
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
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MEWAR AWARDS CEREMONY 2026
Winners & Runners Up

The Winners and Runners up of all the categories, including the Rising Star - Waste & Recycling (Public Voting), will be announced at the MEWAR Awards ceremony on October 23, 2026, at Palazzo Versace, Dubai.

DATE October 23, 2026
VENUE Palazzo Versace, Dubai
SEAT & TABLE BOOKING For seat & table booking, please contact Shazia Ashraf at +971 521942163