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THE ABDULLAH BIN HAMAD AL-ATTIYAH INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ENERGY & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT



ABOUT THE AWARD



THE ABDULLAH BIN HAMAD AL-ATTIYAH INTERNATIONAL ENERGY AWARDS
~ Lifetime Achievement ~

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.

Award Categories

  • Lifetime Achievement for the Advancement of Qatar’s Energy Industry
  • Lifetime Achievement for the Advancement of Natural Gas
  • Lifetime Achievement for the Advancement of Education for Future Energy Leaders
  • Lifetime Achievement for the Advancement of Renewables
  • Lifetime Achievement for the Advancement of Energy Journalism
  • Lifetime Achievement for the Advancement International Energy Policy and Diplomacy

Objective of the Awards

  • To honor and continue H.E. Al-Attiyah's legacy of stewardship and leadership in the advancement of partnership, sustainability, development, transparency, and cooperation in the global energy industry.
  • To celebrate individuals for their Lifetime Achievement in advancing fields of work that emulate His Excellency's 40 years of distinguished contribution to the global energy industry.
  • To recognize individuals for an outstanding record of accomplishment in their sector throughout their career.
  • To recognize individuals who have made an exceptional impact on the energy industry with distinct personal achievements for a consistent and prolonged period.
  • To recognize individuals who have pioneered solutions that address global challenges of energy security, energy access, transparency and economic development.

NOMINEE SELECTION PROCESS

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


GUIDELINES FOR THE SELECTION OF SUCCESSFUL AWARD WINNERS

GUIDELINES

This is open to an individual with an outstanding record of achievement in the advancement of the international energy industry and/or energy policy, but should not currently be an executive employed by an International Oil Company.

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.

Key Criteria

  • 1. Impact
  • An outstanding record of accomplishment in their sector over the whole of a career.
  • A clear, significant and sustained positive impact in their sector over many decades.
  • Demonstrated commitment to further the advancement of the energy industry as a whole, for example through advocacy, stakeholder engagement, international partnership, education, media, and standards development.
  • 2. Leadership & Partnership
  • Widely recognized as an outstanding and inspirational figure in their field, with much of the impact attributable to this individual having been brought about through other people, as a result of the candidate's qualities.
  • 3. Innovative & Creative Thinking Clear individual contribution to the development of innovative solutions
  • A clear individual contribution to the development of innovative solutions,services or initiatives with tangible benefits.
  • 4. Long-Term Vision
  • An exceptional impact on the energy industry with distinct personal achievements for a consistent and prolonged period of engagement.
  • A clear vision for the long-term future of energy and its place and role in the world, which drives on-going work and new initiatives.


Selection Process

Step-1

A group of internationally renowned energy figures, including former winners of the Al-Attiyah Awards, are invited each year to join the volunteer Selection Committee

Step-2

The 7-person International Selection Committee and the awards producer submit nominees that meet the above criteria for the six award categories -- Qatar; OPEC; Producer-Consumer Dialogue; Education; Renewable Energy; Journalism -- which delivers a shortlist of five nominees for each category

Step-3

The 7-person International Selection Committee independently scores every nominee in each of the six Award categories for their performance on each of the above 4 Criteria.

Step-4

The 7-person International Selection Committee independently scores every nominee in each of the six Award categories for their performance on each of the above 4 Criteria.

Step-5

His Excellency Al-Attiyah each year selects one additional outstanding individual to receive an Honorary Lifetime Achievement Award for the Advancement of International Energy Policy & Diplomacy.

Selection Process

Step-1

A group of internationally renowned energy figures, including former winners of the Al-Attiyah Awards, are invited each year to join the volunteer Selection Committee

Step-3

The 7-person International Selection Committee independently scores every nominee in each of the six Award categories for their performance on each of the above 4 Criteria.

Step-5

His Excellency Al-Attiyah each year selects one additional outstanding individual to receive an Honorary Lifetime Achievement Award for the Advancement of International Energy Policy & Diplomacy.

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Step-2

The 7-person International Selection Committee and the awards producer submit nominees that meet the above criteria for the six award categories -- Qatar; OPEC; Producer-Consumer Dialogue; Education; Renewable Energy; Journalism -- which delivers a shortlist of five nominees for each category

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The 7-person International Selection Committee independently scores every nominee in each of the six Award categories for their performance on each of the above 4 Criteria.