The Future Thinker of the Year is an annual award recognising students or recent graduates who demonstrate a strong passion for sustainability in the built environment. Whether through activism, research, technical development, or achievements beyond their studies, candidates show leadership in driving sustainability forward. 

Award Criteria

• Future Thinker of the Year recognises students and early-career professionals with a passion for sustainability in the built environment. 

• Judges have the opportunity to award the Emerging Leader award honouring individuals who are already establishing themselves as leaders in sustainability. 
  
  

How to Enter

Candidates may either self-nominate or be nominated by someone else (such as a mentor, colleague, or peer). To enter, simply submit your application or nomination through the forms below.

Judging Process

1.   Once all applications are received, our panel of judges will review each submission
   
   
2.   A shortlist of candidates will be selected, and those individuals will be invited to submit a short video pitch answering 3-4 set questions
   
   
3.   The judges will then evaluate the video submissions and determine the finalists and winners    
   
   
4.   Join us for the Awards evening where the finalists and winners will be celebrated!

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