Awards
At IASBRI, we are dedicated to cultivating a culture of excellence and innovation in sustainable business, research, and innovation. Our annual awards program is designed to recognize and celebrate the remarkable achievements of our members and stakeholders who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, creativity, and impact in advancing sustainability. We aim to honor outstanding research endeavors, innovative solutions, leadership initiatives, and social impact projects that contribute to positive change and sustainable development through these awards. By highlighting exemplary efforts and inspiring best practices, our awards program serves as a platform to showcase leadership, foster collaboration, and drive collective action toward a more sustainable and resilient future. Join us in celebrating excellence and shaping a brighter tomorrow with IASBRI.
The following are the IASBRI awards under various categories:
Best IASBRI Fellow Member Award
This award recognizes the outstanding contributions and leadership of IASBRI Fellow Members in advancing sustainable business practices, research, and innovation. Recipients of this award demonstrate exemplary dedication, collaboration, and impact within the IASBRI community, serving as role models for fellow members. The following are the criteria for the award:
- Leadership: Demonstrated leadership qualities and contributions within the IASBRI community.
- Collaboration: Active engagement and collaboration with fellow members on sustainable initiatives and projects.
- Impact: Tangible impact on advancing sustainable business practices, research, or innovation.
- Mentorship: Commitment to mentoring and supporting other members in their professional development.
- Innovation: Innovative approaches or solutions that contribute to the mission and goals of IASBRI.
Best IASBRI Researcher Award
The Best IASBRI Researcher Award celebrates individuals who have demonstrated excellence and innovation in their research endeavors within the field of sustainable business practices and innovation. This award recognizes the significant contributions of researchers who have made a lasting impact through their scholarly work and commitment to advancing knowledge in sustainability. The following are the criteria for the award:
- Research Quality: Excellence in conducting rigorous and impactful research in sustainability.
- Contribution: Significant contributions to advancing knowledge and understanding sustainable business practices or innovation.
- Originality: Originality and creativity in research approaches, methodologies, or findings.
- Relevance: Relevance of research topics and findings to addressing current challenges or opportunities in sustainability.
- Publications: Quality and impact of research publications in reputable journals or conferences.
Best IASBRI Educator Award
The Best IASBRI Educator Award honors educators who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and excellence in teaching and promoting sustainable business practices and innovation. This award recognizes educators who have made significant contributions to fostering learning, inspiration, and skill development among students and professionals in the field of sustainability. The following are the criteria for the award:
- Teaching Excellence: Demonstrated excellence in teaching and promoting sustainable business practices or innovation.
- Curriculum Development: Development of innovative and impactful curriculum or educational resources in sustainability.
- Student Engagement: Effective engagement and inspiration of students in sustainability-related topics or projects.
- Mentorship: Commitment to mentoring and supporting students in their academic and professional development.
- Impact: Tangible impact on fostering a culture of sustainability within educational institutions or communities.
Best IASBRI Innovator Award
The Best IASBRI Innovator Award celebrates individuals or organizations with exceptional creativity, originality, and impact through innovative solutions and initiatives in sustainable business practices and innovation. This award recognizes innovators who have pioneered new approaches, technologies, or strategies that contribute to positive change and sustainability. The following are the criteria for the award:
- Creativity: Demonstrated creativity and originality in developing innovative solutions or initiatives.
- Impact: Tangible impact or outcomes achieved through innovative approaches to addressing sustainability challenges.
- Scalability: Potential for scalability or replicating innovative solutions to broader contexts or settings.
- Collaboration: Collaboration with stakeholders or partners to co-create and implement innovative projects or initiatives.
- Sustainability: Alignment of innovative solutions with principles of sustainability, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship.
Best IASBRI Chapter Award
The Best IASBRI Chapter Award acknowledges the outstanding achievements and contributions of IASBRI chapters in promoting sustainability and driving positive change within their local communities. This award honors chapters that have demonstrated exceptional leadership, collaboration, and impact in advancing the mission and values of IASBRI. The following are the criteria for the award:
- Leadership: Effective leadership and governance within the IASBRI chapter, fostering a sense of purpose and direction.
- Engagement: Active engagement and participation of chapter members in sustainability-related activities and initiatives.
- Impact: Tangible impact or outcomes achieved by the chapter in advancing sustainability within its local community or region.
- Collaboration: Collaboration with external partners, stakeholders, or other chapters to amplify impact and reach.
- Innovation: Implementation of innovative approaches or strategies to address sustainability challenges and opportunities.
Best Research Paper Award
The Best Research Paper Award recognizes excellence in scholarly research that addresses critical issues and challenges in sustainable business practices and innovation. This award honors research papers that demonstrate rigorous methodology, originality, and relevance to the field of sustainability, contributing valuable insights and knowledge to the academic community. The following are the criteria for the award:
- Research Quality: Excellence in conducting rigorous and impactful research on sustainable business practices or innovation.
- Contribution: Significant contribution to advancing knowledge and understanding in sustainability.
- Originality: Originality and innovation in research approach, methodology, or findings.
- Relevance: Relevance of research topic and findings to addressing current challenges or opportunities in sustainability.
- Publication Impact: Impact and visibility of research publication in reputable journals or conferences.
Sustainability Champion Award
The Sustainability Champion Award celebrates individuals or organizations with exemplary dedication, leadership, and impact in promoting sustainability and driving positive change. This award recognizes champions who have significantly contributed to advancing sustainability across various domains, inspiring others, and fostering collaboration toward a more sustainable future. The following are the criteria for the award:
- Leadership: Demonstrated leadership and commitment to advancing sustainability initiatives and driving positive change.
- Impact: Tangible impact and outcomes achieved through sustainability efforts, projects, or initiatives.
- Advocacy: Advocacy for sustainability principles and practices within their organization or community.
- Collaboration: Collaboration with stakeholders, organizations, or communities to promote sustainability goals.
- Innovation: Implementation of innovative approaches or solutions to address sustainability challenges and drive impact.
Student Sustainability Excellence Award
The Student Sustainability Excellence Award recognizes students who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, creativity, and leadership in advancing sustainability within their academic or professional endeavors. This award honors students who have significantly contributed to sustainability through research, innovation, advocacy, or community engagement, inspiring positive change and driving impact. The following are the criteria for the award:
- Leadership: Demonstrated leadership and initiative in promoting sustainability within academic or professional settings.
- Creativity: Creativity and innovation in developing or implementing sustainability-related projects or initiatives.
- Impact: Tangible impact and outcomes achieved through student-led sustainability efforts or projects.
- Engagement: Engagement and involvement of peers or community members in sustainability activities or initiatives.
- Future Potential: Demonstrated potential for future leadership and contribution to the field of sustainability.
