Energy award winners to be selected soon
Posted: 27 August 2007
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The Emirates Energy Award (EEA) committee is now in the final stages of determining the winners, Dubai Quality Group (DQG), said.
Within the next week, the EEA Award Committee will finalise the winners of the six different categories from among a field of 64 entries from various sectors, after having closely scrutinised each entry, said the group in a statement.
The awards presenting ceremony will be held on September 5, 2007 , at Grand Hyatt Hotel in Dubai .
"The award committee has been very impressed with the quality of the entries, which reflects the level of commitment these candidates have in creating a clean and energy-efficient working environment. Just as we have been looking forward to reviewing different energy programs of the candidates, I am sure many people are also eager to be acquainted with the most innovative techniques and energy management systems that have been successfully implemented by numerous companies," said award committee chairman Dr Abdalla Al Amiri.
"Those who have been closely following the Emirates Energy Award will definitely gather valuable insights when we announce the winning entries during the ceremony, which would hopefully encourage them to develop their own energy programmes. While the process of selecting the winners was highly enriching, it also proved to be a challenging task considering the quality of the entries," said Al Amiri.
The 64 entries undergo a thorough evaluation process, which is divided into two stages. The first stage involves identifying the finalists of the six categories, which will be done by a jury of professionals specializing in energy management. In the second stage, the award committee will evaluate the finalists to determine the winners of each category.
The EEA has been established in line with the vision of UAE Vice-President, Prime Minister and Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, , who has called for sustainable means of development amid the region's rapidly rising energy consumption and its subsequent impact on the economy and the environment.
Besides recognising energy conservation and management practices that showcase innovative, cost-effective and replicable energy resources, the EEA further aims to boost awareness among individuals, organisations and policy makers on the critical importance of energy optimization throughout the region.
Launched by DQG, the EEA's six categories are Public Corporation Energy Award, Private Corporation Energy Award, Energy Engineer Award, Major Energy Project Award, Minor Energy Project Award, and Education and Research Award. |
