Who can participate?

The ENERGY GLOBE Award is presented in the categories Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Youth and distinguishes particularly sustainable projects. The Award is presented at the regional, national and international level (more information on Award).

EVERYBODY (individuals, companies, multinational corporations, innovators, organisations, NGOs, associations, communities, cities, governments, ...)

What is the deadline for project submissions?

Project submissions for the current ENERGY GLOBE Award are possible until 15 June 2010. When project documentations are sent by mail, the deadline applies to the postmark.

How can I submit my project materials?

By mail, email, fax.

Which project documentations are required?

The duly completed application form, a general project description summarizing the purpose, objectives and accomplishments of the program/project including a time schedule of the project implementation (max. 2 pages). Documentations such as photos, posters, books, flyers, publications, videos, CDs, DVDs, and website.
More details see on the application form.

Do I have to pay participation fee?

No.

Can the same project be submitted again in consecutive years?

Yes.

If I resubmit, can I resort to the materials submitted already?

Yes. What has to be sent again is the duly filled in application form and updated documentations as to new developments.

Can I submit more than one project?

Yes.

Can projects participate that are still in the planning phase?

In general only implemented projects can participate unless the project consists of various separate parts, one of which has been implemented.

Can projects participate that were implemented in the past (e.g. 5 years ago)?

Yes.

Who is the jury?

A group of experts with representatives from the UN, UNIDO, World Bank, EREC (European Renewable Energy Council), research institute Seibersdorf, relevant ministries, etc. The finalists are selected by the international ENERGY GLOBE Jury with representatives from all continents, chaired by Maneka Gandhi.

What can I win?

The World ENERGY GLOBE Award in each category is endowed with 10000 euro. Winners are also presented a 17 kg bronze statue and a certificate.

How many submissions were there for the ENERGY GLOBE Award 2008?

More than 800 projects from 111 nations.

What is the venue of the World ENERGY GLOBE Award this year?

The 2009 international ENERGY GLOBE television gala served as the opening event for the informal meeting of the EU environment ministers on 14 April 2009 in Prague in the realm of the Czech EU Presidency. The ENERGY GLOBE Award 2010 is expected to take place in the EU-parliament in Brussels.

When will the nominees for the World ENERGY GLOBE Awards be announced?

The nominees for the ENERGY GLOBE World Awards will be announced by middle of March at the latest.