The Middle East Energy Awards will return on 24 November in the UAE, and nominations are now officially open. The awards brings together industry leaders from across the energy sector to recognise excellence in the past year.
Covering the upstream, downstream and utilities sector, including renewables, the awards include a wide range of categories to ensure the participation of the full value chain. Because we are planning to hold this as a physical event once more, in compliance with social distancing, it is also a chance for industry leaders to gather and network safely.
We encourage every energy company with operations in the Middle East to peruse our categories and consider nominating yourself, your company, or your project if the description below any of the categories sounds like you!
Nominations will close by the end of August, so don’t wait—submit your nomination now.
The nominations process
All nominations must be submitted through www.oilandgasmiddleeast.com/energyawards, and only nominations submitted through this portal will be considered. Please note that the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Innovator of the Year award are Editor’s Choice awards and will be decided by the editors of the hosting publications.
Three simple steps to make nominations:
- Download an read the nomination pack from the website.
- For each submission, fill out the questionnaire to help the independent panel of judges decide why the nominee deserves to win.
- Upload one PDF file with supporting images and documents. Photos are generally more impactful, so please submit images.
The categories
Clean Energy Initiative of the Year
This initiative demonstrates a strategic approach to lowering a company’s carbon footprint through the use of alternative energy.
CSR Initiative of the Year
A CSR programme that has provided demonstrable and lasting benefits to its targeted beneficiaries.
Digital Enabler of the Year
A company which has made an outstanding contribution to the digital transformation of an energy firm through the use of its products, or services.
Downstream Project of the Year
The most ambitious, game-changing project in the regional refining and petrochemicals industry.
EPC Company of the Year
An organisation which has excelled in engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of mega projects on time, at cost, and as per quality specifications.
HSE Initiative of the Year
A specific initiative that has demonstrably helped to reduce accidents and problems in the workplace, and has generally improved safety.
Logistics Service Provider of the Year
A logistics company offering innovative solutions that create value for energy companies.
Oilfield Services Company of the Year
The most successful, innovative OFS company in the region in the last 18 months, with interesting solutions.
Talent Development Programme of the Year
An initiative that has made a difference in the industry by training the next generation of professionals, or upskilling the existing workforce.
Technical Innovation of the Year
A project that demonstrates a successful, innovative technical solution, which has solved a serious problem faced by the energy industry.
Technology Provider of the Year
This organisation provides watershed technologies to the energy industry, which facilitate outstanding operational excellence and RoI for the operators.
Upstream Project of the Year
An ambitious, innovative project that optimises, or streamlines upstream operations, reflecting leading behaviour in the market.
Utilities Project of the Year
An innovative project disrupting the region’s utilities landscape, offering much-needed hope for a better, more sustainable future.
Downstream Executive of the Year (Editor’s Choice)
This individual has served in a number of key roles in downstream sector, spearheading the company’s and sector’s leadership position with major investments and JV partnerships.
Upstream Executive of the Year (Editor’s Choice)
This individual has made a visible, positive impact on the regional upstream sector, catalysing sustainable development and progress of the industry.
Utilities Executive of the Year (Editor’s Choice)
This individual is dedicated to changing the utilities sector, and fosters growth through innovative technologies, strategies and vision.
Energy Woman of the Year
An outstanding female achiever who has a successful track record and has made a telling contribution to the energy industry.
Young Energy Professional of the Year
An employee aged 30 and younger whose work has had an overwhelmingly positive impact on his/her company over the past 18 months.