The inspiring success of the Zayed Sustainability Prize provides a strong foundation for the future in its remarkable evolution. The original vision will remain the core of the mission and the achievements of previous winners will encourage future candidates from all over the world. With its global reach, the Prize will continue to transform societies, countries and communities; making our planet a more sustainable home.

H.E. Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, Former President of the Republic of Iceland

Chair, Zayed Sustainability Prize Jury

Since the Zayed Sustainability Prize was formed more than a decade ago, schools, businesses, individuals and communities have come together to advocate the adoption of environmental stewardship and sustainable development and produce meaningful impact on climate change. It is my wish that, this global network continues to push the boundaries of innovation, deepens its commitment to renewable energy and delivers solutions that befit the vision of the UAE’s founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

H.E. Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, UAE Minister of State

Zayed Sustainability Prize Jury Member

When it comes to sustainability and climate change, there needs to be action now, not tomorrow. I call for everyone to take personal responsibility in our journey towards a shared vision of the future of our planet because if the current situation continues, then the world will not be able to handle this burden.

Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland, Former Prime Minister of Norway

2016 winner, Lifetime Achievement category

The Zayed Sustainability Prize provides needed encouragement to people who are doing good work that benefits the future of humankind, recognises their contribution and inspires others to seek out the same kind of recognition and reward. We must make wise choices; the future depends upon the kind of vision that we have seen displayed by these award winners in the past. It’s an impressive group and I am honoured to be part of it.

Al Gore, Former Vice President of the USA

2015 winner, Lifetime Achievement category

The Zayed Sustainability Prize sets aside a very generous fund to celebrate and encourage social enterprises, both small and medium-sized businesses and nonprofit organisations that are doing great work in the areas of health, food, energy and water for greater humanitarian impact globally, to come up with revolutionary ideas that can help make a profound change and transform the world in the long run.

Sir Richard Branson, Founder of the Virgin Group

Zayed Sustainability Prize Jury Member

Winning the Zayed Sustainability Prize in 2018 added notable growth and value to Sunna Design’s business as a whole, as we experienced several benefits across multiple streams, including our brand name becoming highly recognised in the field of smart solar technology and lighting and establishing a host of new strategic partnerships. Overall, the Prize has contributed to our ability to diversify, optimise and deploy our solutions to cater to both developing and mature markets through sustainable solar solutions.

Thomas Samuel, Founder & President of Sunna Design

2018 winner, Small & Medium Enterprise category

The Zayed Sustainability Prize has truly helped GLOBHE reach new heights. We’ve been able to develop our Crowddroning platform further, connect to more drones and drone pilots around the world, and collect valuable data helping communities around the world to better detect and predict disease outbreaks. It has also resulted in new partnerships and an expanded client base.

Helena Samsioe Founder & CEO of GLOBHE

2019 winner, Health category