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Geneva, 23 July 2025 – The RSB Transition Leaders’ Awards 2025, sponsored by Airbus, are now officially open for nominations — calling on individuals, organisations, and projects from around the world to step forward and be recognised for their role in advancing a sustainable bioeconomy.
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The RSB Transition Leaders’ Awards celebrate transformational leadership that is already accelerating the just transition — across fuels, materials, procurement, innovation, and community impact. This year’s Awards build on the success of the 2024 pilot edition and will spotlight six award winners, selected through a robust process of independent shortlisting and member-wide voting, grounded in RSB’s trusted multi-stakeholder governance model.
Who can be nominated?
The Awards are open to:
- Companies, researchers, and start-ups pioneering new bio-based solutions
- Civil society actors advancing equity, justice, and environmental impact
- Brands and buyers shifting markets through responsible sourcing
- Individuals driving systemic change in their communities or industries
Nominations are open to all — whether RSB members or not — and self-nominations are also welcome.
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2025 Award categories
- Bioeconomy Breakthrough (Early-stage Innovation)
- Sustainable Fuels and Energy Innovation
- Sustainable Products & Materials Innovation
- Leadership in Sustainable Procurement
- Civil Society Leadership for Social & Environmental Impact
- Outstanding Individual Leadership*
*For RSB Members only
Full descriptions and eligibility details are available on the RSB Transition Leaders’ Awards webpage.
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Key dates
- Nominations open: 23 July 2025
- Deadline for entries: 19 September 2025
- Shortlisting: September–October
- Finalist announcement: October 2025
- Voting by RSB Members: October–November
- Awards Gala in Geneva: 9 December 2025
- Winners’ Panel (RSB Conference): 10 December 2025
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How to nominate
Visit the RSB Transition Leaders’ Awards webpage to:
- Explore the categories
- Download the nomination guide
- Submit your entry via the AwardsForce platform
The process is open, transparent, and designed to support a wide range of applications — from large international companies to community-based initiatives.
Whether you’re part of a global business, a grassroots organisation, a research institution, or a civil society network — we invite you to help spotlight the people and initiatives making a real difference.
For any queries, contact:
Cris Robertson
Marketing & Communications Manager, RSB
cris.robertson@rsb.org
More info: www.rsb.org/awards
To review the nominating and selection process, click here.
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