Under the schools & universities’ segment, the Future Pioneers Award by BEEAH is open to all educational institutes.
Schools as entities
Universities as entities
Sustainability Initiative
Open to schools and universities that have completed a sustainability initiative.
Award Criteria
- Originality and creativity in addressing sustainability
- Measure the impact of initiative on society
- Showcase a sustainability message to tackle a challenge
- Documentation and social media campaign
- Actionable results are showcased as part of the solution
Choose one of the following themes for your submission/project
Waste Management
Energy
Air Water Quality
Sustainable Architecture
Sustainability Prototype
Open to schools and universities that have developed a prototype that addresses a sustainability challenge
Award Criteria
- Originality and creativity in the prototype design.
- Clear potential to create a positive impact.
- Functionality or proof of concept.
- Supporting visuals (images, video).
- All the items used for the prototype should be economical, safe, and environmentally friendly.
Choose one of the following themes for your submission/project
Waste Management
Energy
Air Water Quality
Sustainable Architecture
Sustainability Documentary
Open to schools and universities who have created a documentary that highlights a sustainability challenge, solution, or story.
Award Criteria
- Originality and creativity in storytelling
- Clear potential to raise awareness or inspire action
- A strong sustainability message or goal
- Quality of production and clarity of message
- Supporting visuals (video excerpts, trailer, or stills)
- The documentary should be between 10 – 15 mins.
Choose one of the following themes for your submission/project
Waste Management
Energy
Air Water Quality
Sustainable Architecture
Sustainability Solution
Open to schools and universities that have developed a solution that addresses a real-world sustainability challenge.
Award Criteria
- Originality and innovation in the solution design
- Demonstrate positive environmental and/or social impact
- A strong sustainability message or measurable goal
- Practical application or evidence of implementation
- Supporting materials (case studies, data, images, video)
- Utilization of advanced technology and AI tools.
Choose one of the following themes for your submission/project
Waste Management
Energy
Air Water Quality
Sustainable Architecture
The solution should align with one or more of the following focus areas:
Energy efficiency and conservation
Waste reduction and circular economy
Clean or renewable energy
AI or digital tools for sustainability
Sustainable design or infrastructure
Net-zero strategies
First Place
25,000 AED ≈ $6,750 USD
Second Place
15,000 AED ≈ $4,050 USD
Third Place
10,000 AED ≈ $2,700 USD