Nominations open for Zayed Future Energy Prize 2015 ($ 1,500,000)

Masdar invites applications for the Zayed Future Energy Prize. Deadline of submissions is July 14, 2014. This annual award celebrates achievements that reflect impact, innovation, long-term vision and leadership in renewable energy and sustainability. Entries are invited in the categories of large corporation, small and medium enterprise (SME), non-governmental organization (NGO), the individual lifetime achievement and global high schools.

The Zayed Future Energy Prize is an annual US$ 4 million award, devided as follows:
• Large Corporation: Recognition award (no monetary value); 
• Small and Medium Sized Enterprise (SME): US$ 1.5 million; 
• Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO): US$ 1.5 million; 
• Lifetime Achievement Award: US$ 500,000; 
• Global High School Prize: US$ 500,000 divided amongst 5 regions with each school awarded up to US$100,000 (Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania).