The Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards are given annually to individuals for their Lifetime of Achievements in the advancement of the global energy industry in six categories. The nominees are voted on by an International Selection Committee who choose candidates for an outstanding record of accomplishment in their sector over the whole of a career; men and women who have made an exceptional impact on the energy industry with distinct personal achievements for a consistent and prolonged period of engagement. The Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Energy Awards celebrate the unprecedented work of H.E. Al-Attiyah, Chairman of the Al-Attiyah Foundation, Qatar’s former Minister of Energy & Industry and Deputy Prime Minister, by recognizing the career achievements of distinguished individuals in their service of the global energy industry.
Key Criteria for Nominees to Make it On the 5-Person Shortlist in Each Category
1
Impact
An outstanding record of accomplishment in their sector over the whole of a career
2
Leader & Partnership
Widely recognized as an outstanding and inspirational figure in their field
3
Innovative & Creative Thinking
Clear individual contribution to the development of innovative solutions etc
4
Long-Term Vision
Clear vision for the long-term future of energy and its place and role in the world
This is open to an individual with an outstanding record of achievement in the advancement of the international energy industry and/or energy policy.
Nominees may come from a variety of backgrounds, including academic, political, technical, industry, business or media fields. A strong candidate will have made an exceptional impact on their field with distinct personal achievements over at least three decades. They should be an inspirational individual, and through their contribution and/or leadership, their work will have reached far beyond their actions and affected people, companies and/or nations.
A group of internationally renowned energy figures, including former winners of the Al-Attiyah Awards, are invited each year to volunteer to join the International Selection Committee.
The 5-person International Selection Committee and the awards producer submit nominees that meet the above criteria for four of the six award categories -- Natural Gas; Education; Renewables; Energy Journalism and produce a shortlist of five nominees for each category.
The 5-person International Selection Committee independently scores every shortlisted nominee in each of the four Award categories for their performance on each of the above 4 Criteria. The nominee with the highest score in each category is selected as the winner of the category.
A shortlist of nominees for the category of International Energy Policy and Diplomacy is prepared and presented to the members of the Board of the Foundation. The Board members independently score every nominee in the shortlist, and the nominee with the highest score is selected as the winner of the category.
His Excellency Al-Attiyah each year selects one additional outstanding individual to receive the Award in the category of Lifetime Achievement for the Advancement of Qatar’s Energy Industry.