TOP WOMEN AWARDS
Achievement Categories
2026 COMPETITION
Sustainability Categories
These categories will recognize innovative achievements by individual women and women-led or -owned organizations in resource and environmental sustainability since 2024.
Information to be submitted online for entries in these categories in the 2026 competition include
Written answers to the following questions, describing the nominated organization's or individual's achievements since 2024, OR a video of up to five (5) minutes in length that answers all of the same questions:
- a. Briefly describe the nominated organization or individual: history and past performance (up to 200 words). Required
- b. Outline the organization’s or individual’s achievements since 2024 that you wish to bring to the judges’ attention (up to 250 words). Required
- c. Explain why the achievements you have highlighted are unique or significant. If possible, compare the achievements to the performance of other players in your industry and/or to the organization’s or individual’s past performance (up to 250 words). Required
- d. Reference any attachments of supporting materials throughout this nomination and how they provide evidence of the claims you have made in this nomination. (up to 250 words). Optional
Optional (but highly recommended), a collection of supporting files and web addresses that you may upload to our server to support your entry and provide more background information to the judges.
These might be planning documents, press clippings, work samples, photographs, video clips, etc.
Products in the Area of Sustainability & Climate Protection
Innovative products that improve sustainability, reduce emissions or are more environmentally friendly than standard alternatives on the market.
Sustainable Business Models
Business models that aim to act sustainably, for example by reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Reuse and Recycle
Recognizing innovations to extend the useful life of components, reduce parts that end up in waste, and develop products that make disassembly and reuse easier.
Saving Energy
Recognizing initiatives to increase energy efficiency and make optimal use of savings opportunities through professional energy management in order to conserve resources and protect the environment.
Climate Protection and Sustainability Campaign of the Year
This category honors special campaigns or programs that are dedicated to climate protection and sustainability.
Building Sustainable Supply Chains
This category recognizes innovation in the building of sustainable supply chains.