Sharjah: BEEAH Education, a subsidiary of BEEAH Group and a sustainability pioneer and digital expert in the region, has announced a new edition of the Future Pioneers Awards. The international award aims to recognise innovative ideas and projects that have the potential to shape the future of sustainability.
The awards are open to all individuals, including school and university students, as well as professionals from various industries, who can showcase their sustainability efforts and ideas that will have positive impacts on communities.
The Future Pioneers Awards, previously known as the Environmental Excellence School Award (EESA), sets a new international benchmark for sustainability innovation, offering a total award prize of AED 1 million to the winners.
Mr. Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO of BEEAH Group, expressed his excitement for the launch of the Future Pioneers Awards, stating that “the Future Pioneers Awards celebrate and recognise the sustainable efforts and achievements of people who are committed to making a difference for a better future.”
Mr. Al Huraimel further noted that the awards support the UAE’s national goals for a net-zero, sustainable future, especially as 2023 is observed as the Year of Sustainability.
Ms. Hind Al Huwaidi, Managing Director of BEEAH Education, said that the new, international, and pan-demographic model of the Future Pioneers Awards is designed to celebrate the spirit of sustainability innovation and creativity among individuals, groups, and organisations of all ages.
The awards offer four distinct categories for submissions, each with its own specific eligibility criteria and evaluation process. The first category is the Mobile Application Category, which requires an original, interactive app designed and developed by the individual or group. The second category is the Prototype or Invention Category, which requires the project to offer a solution to a sustainability challenge under the chosen theme.
The third category is the Social Media Campaign Category, which requires creative and original content to be posted on two platforms, a clear plan, a meaningful name, as well as good engagement. Finally, the Documentary Video Category requires a 15- to 30-minute video showcasing a scenario with a clear message, script, intent, and inspiration.