What will the Selection Committee be looking for?

• A unique, sustained and outstanding achievement based on strong pure or applied research in any appropriate discipline
• Achievement that addresses at least 2 pillars of sustainability* and demonstrates measurable impact within those particular pillars
• Novelty and feasibility of real-life applications of the research 
• Entrepreneurial potential of the research
• Alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

*The 3 pillars of sustainability are as follows:

• Social (Standard of Living, Education, Community, Equal Opportunity)
• Environmental (Natural Resource Use, Environmental Management, Pollution Prevention)
• Economic (Profit, Cost Savings, Economic Growth)

Non-Permanent Members:

• A university professor from the Scientific Board of Sustainability
• An unaligned university professor with expertise in sustainability
• A representative of either an intergovernmental organization, a civil society or the business sector

Up to three non-permanent members of the selection committee may be appointed for each Award. Re-appointments are possible three years after having served on the Selection Committee.