Nominations are now open for the RSB Transition Leaders’ Awards 2025, sponsored by Airbus
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Geneva, 23 July 2025 – The RSB Transition Leaders’ Awards 2025, sponsored by Airbus, are now officially open for nominations — calling on individuals, organisations, and projects from around the world to step forward and be recognised for their role in advancing a sustainable bioeconomy.
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The RSB Transition Leaders’ Awards celebrate transformational leadership that is already accelerating the just transition — across fuels, materials, procurement, innovation, and community impact. This year’s Awards build on the success of the 2024 pilot edition and will spotlight six award winners, selected through a robust process of independent shortlisting and member-wide voting, grounded in RSB’s trusted multi-stakeholder governance model.
Why enter?
All nominees will be featured on the Awards platform and have the opportunity to showcase their work in front of RSB’s global and cross-sector membership. Shortlisted finalists will be profiled widely in the lead-up to the Awards.
Winners will receive:
- Recognition on stage at the RSB Transition Leaders’ Gala Dinner in Geneva
- A place on the Winners’ Panel at the RSB Annual Conference to share their insights with a global audience
- Automatic nomination into the Earthshot Prize, one of the world’s most prestigious sustainability awards
The RSB Transition Leaders’ Awards are designed to amplify real impact, offering visibility, credibility and momentum to those leading the transition to a truly sustainable bioeconomy.
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Who can be nominated?
The Awards are open to:
- Companies, researchers, and start-ups pioneering new bio-based solutions
- Civil society actors advancing equity, justice, and environmental impact
- Brands and buyers shifting markets through responsible sourcing
- Individuals driving systemic change in their communities or industries
Nominations are open to all — whether RSB members or not — and self-nominations are also welcome.
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2025 Award categories
- Bioeconomy Breakthrough (Early-stage Innovation)
- Sustainable Fuels and Energy Innovation
- Sustainable Products & Materials Innovation
- Leadership in Sustainable Procurement
- Civil Society Leadership for Social & Environmental Impact
- Outstanding Individual Leadership*
*For RSB Members only
Full descriptions and eligibility details are available on the RSB Transition Leaders’ Awards webpage.
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Key dates
- Nominations open: 23 July 2025
- Deadline for entries: 19 September 2025
- Shortlisting: September–October
- Finalist announcement: October 2025
- Voting by RSB Members: October–November
- Awards Gala in Geneva: 9 December 2025
- Winners’ Panel (RSB Conference): 10 December 2025
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How to nominate
Visit the RSB Transition Leaders’ Awards webpage to:
- Explore the categories
- Download the nomination guide
- Submit your entry via the AwardsForce platform
The process is open, transparent, and designed to support a wide range of applications — from large international companies to community-based initiatives.
Whether you’re part of a global business, a grassroots organisation, a research institution, or a civil society network — we invite you to help spotlight the people and initiatives making a real difference.
For any queries, contact:
Cris Robertson
Marketing & Communications Manager, RSB
[email protected]
More info: www.rsb.org/awards
To review the nominating and selection process, click here.
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