This Award is for the company or operating unit which can provide the most successful examples of innovation.
GSK Innovation Award
Complete the online entry form
Purpose
This Award is for the company or operating unit which can provide the most successful examples of innovation – turning ideas into money – in an area of its business that helps solve today’s societal challenges. Examples of challenges that judges would expect to be addressed by applicants include climate change, water conservation, environmental improvement and an ageing population. The judges will be looking for a clever idea that has been cleverly implemented for commercial success and the benefit of the UK Chemical Industry
Eligibility
The Award is open to any company working in or providing services to the chemical industry. Following initial judging, applicants will be notified if they have been short-listed by 10 May 2024. The winner will be announced at the Chemical Industry Awards Dinner. Winning applicants should be willing to participate in publicity.
Criteria
The innovation activity can be in any area of a business related to the chemical industry; this can include, for example: research and development, technology, or operations. Judges will assess the business benefits of the innovation, exploitation potential, novelty value, benefit to the company, and contribution towards Sustainable Development.
Judging
The judging panel will consist of the sponsor, a CIA staff member, and at least 1 independent expert.
Closing Date
Entries to be made in confidence to Diana Tamayo on the Entry Form, signed by a member of the company leadership team, by 12 April 2024.
Further Information
For further information please contact:
Diana Tamayo
Chemical Industries Association
Kings Buildings
Smith Square
London
SW10 3JJ
Tel: +44 (0)20 7963 6791
Email: tamayod@cia.org.uk
Confidentiality
All information provided in the entry form (except the 50 word summary, which will be published for all shortlisted candidates) will be treated in the strictest confidence. It will be used solely for the purpose of judging. Applicants will be consulted in case it is wished to use some material for future publicity purposes or for development of case studies.
