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Schroders Capital and Hannover Re Win Award for Pioneering Tokenisation of Insurance-Linked Securities

(IN BRIEF) Schroders Capital’s Insurance-Linked Securities team received the Best Decentralised Finance (DeFi) Initiative award at the 2024 Digital Assets Awards for its innovative tokenisation pilot. In partnership with Hannover Re, the pilot demonstrated how reinsurance contracts can be tokenised … Read the full press release

Aurubis Wins German Sustainability Award for Pioneering Carbon-Neutral Production and Circular Metal Recycling

(IN BRIEF) Aurubis, a global leader in non-ferrous metals and copper recycling, has won the 17th German Sustainability Award in the Metal Sector for its commitment to carbon-neutral and circular metal production. This prestigious European award honors Aurubis’ extensive efforts … Read the full press release

DNB and Ericsson Win Top Award for AI-Driven Solution, Enhancing Malaysia’s 5G Network Efficiency and Resilience

(IN BRIEF) Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) and Ericsson have received the FutureNet Asia 2024 Award for their AI-powered intent-based operations (IBO) solution in Malaysia’s 5G network, recognized for advancing intelligent network management and resilience. This IBO solution leverages AI to … Read the full press release

European Parliament to Award 2024 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Outstanding Investigative Journalism

(IN BRIEF) The Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism 2024 will be awarded on October 23 at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The ceremony, opened by President Roberta Metsola, will announce one winner from 13 finalists, recognizing investigative journalism that … Read the full press release

Barbara Dettering Honored for Six Decades of Civil Rights Activism with Doctorate from University of Bristol

(IN BRIEF) Barbara Dettering, a key figure in Bristol’s civil rights movement and co-founder of St Pauls Carnival, has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters degree by the University of Bristol. Her tireless work over six decades in fighting … Read the full press release

BASF’s ZENOMENON Wins Prestigious Red Dot Award for Innovative Automotive Paint Design

(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Coatings division has received acclaim for its automotive paint, ZENOMENON, which was honored at the Red Dot Award: Product Design. This award, recognizing outstanding design quality, was given to ZENOMENON for its innovative approach in the “Materials … Read the full press release

ABN AMRO’s Chantal Korteweg Honored with Changemaker Award at Financial Alliance of Women’s Annual Summit

(IN BRIEF) Chantal Korteweg, Head of Social Impact & Inclusive Banking at ABN AMRO, was honored with the Changemaker Award at the Financial Alliance of Women’s Annual Summit for her significant contributions to advancing opportunities for women entrepreneurs, particularly through … Read the full press release

DNV Clinches Technical Advisory of the Year Award at 2024 Wind Investment Awards

(IN BRIEF) DNV, a leading assurance and risk management provider, secures the prestigious Technical Advisory of the Year honor at the 2024 Wind Investment Awards. This recognition highlights DNV’s exceptional contributions to the wind industry, particularly in the UK, where … Read the full press release

Lebohang Kganye Wins Prestigious £30,000 Photography Prize for Innovative Exhibition

(IN BRIEF) Lebohang Kganye has been awarded the esteemed £30,000 photography prize for her groundbreaking exhibition “Haufi nyana? I’ve come to take you home” at Foam, Amsterdam. Combining various artistic mediums, Kganye’s work delves into personal and familial histories in … Read the full press release

ITC Faculty Wins Geospatial World Awards Leadership Award for Research Excellence

(IN BRIEF) The Faculty Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) at the University of Twente received the prestigious Geospatial World Awards Leadership Award for ‘Research, Science & Technology Institution of the Year’ at the Geospatial World Forum 2024 in Rotterdam. … Read the full press release

Professor Daniel Arribas-Bel Honored with Royal Geographical Society Award

(IN BRIEF) Professor Daniel Arribas-Bel, a member of the University’s School of Environmental Sciences and Department of Geography and Planning, has been awarded the 2024 Taylor & Francis Award by the Royal Geographical Society for his outstanding contribution to teaching … Read the full press release

Neste Recognizes Global Contractors with Contractor Safety Award During Safety Week

(IN BRIEF) Neste, a leading provider of renewable fuels and sustainable solutions, has honored several contractors globally with the Contractor Safety Award as part of its annual Safety Week, commencing on April 22. The award acknowledges contractors’ outstanding safety commitment … Read the full press release

University of Exeter’s Paul Blackmore Honored with Kathy Sims Mentoring Award

(IN BRIEF) Paul Blackmore, Divisional Head for Student Employability and Academic Success at the University of Exeter, has been recognized with the Kathy Sims Mentoring Award at the Global Career Services Summit Awards in Washington DC. The award acknowledges his … Read the full press release

VELUX Group Honored with Sustainability Impact Award for CO2 Emission Reduction Efforts

(IN BRIEF) The VELUX Group was recently awarded the Sustainability Impact to My Enterprise Award by Schneider Electric for its exceptional work in reducing scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions. Presented at a ceremony in Paris, the award recognizes VELUX’s … Read the full press release

Language Learning App for DHL Employees Wins Prestigious Award in Education Category

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group’s language learning app, developed in collaboration with LinguaTV, has clinched the national World Summit Award Germany in the Learning & Education category. This recognition propels the further education initiative into contention for the global WSA Global … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer Earns HousingWire’s 2024 Tech100 Mortgage Award for Compliance Solutions Excellence

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions has been honored with the HousingWire 2024 Tech100 Mortgage Award, recognizing its innovative contributions to the U.S. mortgage industry. The award highlights Wolters Kluwer’s leadership in loan compliance technology and services, facilitating compliance certainty, … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom Wins Connected and Automated Vehicle Award for Queensland Road Safety Project

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom, a key player in intelligent transportation systems, partnered with the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) for a project in Queensland, Australia. Their collaboration led to the implementation of portable Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems … Read the full press release

Stagecoach Bus Drivers Excel in Safe and Fuel-Efficient Driving Programme

(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach bus drivers have once again demonstrated their commitment to safe and fuel-efficient driving, with over 4,100 drivers achieving Fleet Elite status in a prestigious global performance measurement programme managed by GreenRoad. This accolade, awarded to more Stagecoach … Read the full press release

Advancing Gender Equality: Henkel Presents Third Edition of Martha Schwarzkopf Award

(IN BRIEF) Henkel is proud to announce the launch of the third edition of the “Martha Schwarzkopf Award for Women in Science,” aimed at empowering female scientists in the field. This prestigious award, named after Martha Schwarzkopf, recognizes outstanding contributions … Read the full press release

Vodafone’s Stuart Perkins Recognized with Cisco Cyber Security Defender Award 2024

(IN BRIEF) Stuart Perkins of the Vodafone Cyber Prevent team has been honored with the Cisco Cyber Security Defender Award 2024 in the EMEA region for his exceptional contributions to cybersecurity. Stuart’s journey from a background in RAF engineering to … Read the full press release

Repsol Gains RSB Certification for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Enhancing Global Market Access

(IN BRIEF) Repsol, a leading multi-energy company, has achieved certification from the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB), allowing it to sell its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) within the RSB Book & Claim System. This certification facilitates the delivery of SAF … Read the full press release

Zurich Insurance Group’s CEO Mario Greco Named Insurance Leader of the Year 2023

(IN BRIEF) Zurich Insurance Group’s CEO, Mario Greco, has been honored with the prestigious Insurance Leader of the Year Award for 2023 by St. John’s University’s Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science. The award ceremony, … Read the full press release

Lenovo’s Yoga Pro 9i Laptop Achieves “Perceptual Color Volume” Certification from TÜV Rheinland

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland Group, a renowned third-party testing, inspection, and certification organization, has awarded its “Perceptual Color Volume” Certification to Lenovo’s new Yoga Pro 9i (16″, 9) laptop, which was unveiled at CES. This cutting-edge laptop boasts a Mini … Read the full press release

Plastic Omnium Awarded Special Prize for Outstanding Shareholder Relations by Le Revenu Magazine

(IN BRIEF) On December 7th, 2023, Plastic Omnium received the Jury’s Special Prize from Le Revenu magazine for its exemplary shareholder relations among SBF 120-listed companies (excluding CAC 40). The award recognizes the company’s ongoing efforts to engage with individual … Read the full press release

Partnership of North Cumbria NHS Trust, GRAHAM, and CCL Solutions Wins Award for Collaborative Healthcare Projects

(IN BRIEF) The North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, GRAHAM, and CCL Solutions have been honored with the ICW Collaborative Working Award for their successful collaboration in delivering critical healthcare construction projects. This partnership, which implemented ISO44001 collaborative practices, … Read the full press release

Swisscom Clinches 14th Connect Mobile Network Test Win with Record-Breaking Score

(IN BRIEF) Swisscom has once again secured the top spot in the connect mobile network test, earning an impressive 981 out of 1000 points, the highest score ever awarded by the consumer magazine and the umlaut measuring institute in international … Read the full press release

Evonik’s Mobile Site Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification for Renewable Isophorone Production

(IN BRIEF) Evonik’s Mobile, Alabama site has earned the prestigious ISCC PLUS sustainability certificate for its pioneering use of renewable acetone in the production of isophorone-based products, allowing Evonik to introduce its VESTA eCO series to the U.S. market. By … Read the full press release

GRAHAM Honored with Green Apple Award 2023 for Innovative South Bank Technical College – Nine Elms (STEAM) Centre

(IN BRIEF) GRAHAM has been recognized with a Green Apple Award 2023 for its outstanding work on the South Bank Technical College – Nine Elms (STEAM) Centre. This innovative learning environment, funded by the Mayor of London and completed in … Read the full press release

ESET PROTECT Enterprise Named Strategic Leader in 2023 AV-Comparatives EPR Report

(IN BRIEF) ESET PROTECT Enterprise has achieved the prestigious title of Strategic Leader in the 2023 AV-Comparatives Endpoint Prevention and Response (EPR) Comparative Report. The assessment, conducted by AV-Comparatives, found that ESET’s cybersecurity solution excelled in preventing and responding to … Read the full press release

AMAG Recognized for Outstanding Sustainability Reporting at CIRA Annual Conference

(IN BRIEF) AMAG, an Austrian corporation, has been honored at the Cercle Investor Relations Austria (CIRA) Annual Conference for its exceptional sustainability reporting. The conference has been recognizing Austrian companies for their capital market communication since 2016, with a focus … Read the full press release

University of Exeter Team Nominated for Impact Prize for Work on Countering Kleptocracy

(IN BRIEF) A team of experts from the University of Exeter, including Professors John Heathershaw and David Lewis, and Dr. Catherine Owen, has been nominated for the Economic and Social Research Council’s Celebrating Impact Prize. Their research focused on the … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Awarded Gold Rating in Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has achieved the highest rating, Gold, in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, a national scheme administered by the Office for Students (OfS) to recognize and encourage excellence in teaching, learning, and student outcomes … Read the full press release

Aingeala Flannery’s ‘The Amusements’ Wins the John McGahern Prize for Debut Irish Fiction

(IN BRIEF) Aingeala Flannery’s novel, “The Amusements,” published by Penguin, has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious John McGahern Prize for the debut book of Irish fiction published in 2022. Esteemed novelist Colm Tóibín, who made the announcement, … Read the full press release

GRAHAM’s Wellbeing Team Wins ‘Wellbeing at Work’ Award at Responsible Business Awards

(IN BRIEF) The Wellbeing Team at GRAHAM was honored with the “Wellbeing at Work” award at the Business in the Community Responsible Business awards held at the ICC Belfast. This recognition comes after impressing judges with their commitment to staff … Read the full press release

T-Systems Data Center in Biere Receives European Code of Conduct Award for Energy Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) The European Commission has honored the T-Systems data center in Biere, near Magdeburg, with the European Code of Conduct Award. Among 120 companies considered, the award recognizes data centers that have significantly reduced their energy consumption. The assessment … Read the full press release

GRAHAM Construction Secures Multi-Region Slots in Procure Partnerships’ National Contractors Framework 2023

(IN BRIEF) GRAHAM Construction has been appointed to the Procure Partnerships’ National Contractors Framework 2023, covering Construction, Civil Engineering, and Decarbonisation across multiple lots. The framework is structured regionally to ensure local delivery and national governance alignment. GRAHAM has secured … Read the full press release

German Student Triumphs Over Health Challenges to Win Student of the Year Award at Scottish Marine Science Institute

(IN BRIEF) Anna Pfoertner, a 23-year-old student from Germany, has been named the Student of the Year at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS). She graduated with a first-class honours degree in Marine Science despite battling chronic health problems, … Read the full press release

Indra Renews ISO 9001 Certification for Global Quality Management System

(IN BRIEF) Global technology and consulting leader Indra has successfully renewed its ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification, attesting to its adherence to the ISO 9001 standard’s requirements and high-level implementation across the organization. AENOR, the certifying body, recognized Indra’s … Read the full press release

AFRY Recognized as Nasdaq ESG Transparency Partner for Commitment to Sustainability Reporting

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has achieved certification as a Nasdaq ESG Transparency Partner for 2022, demonstrating its commitment to transparency in sharing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) information with investors. By obtaining this certification, AFRY emphasizes its dedication to sustainability as … Read the full press release

TechMed Researcher Annemieke Witteveen Nominated as Finalist for New Scientist Science Talent 2023

(IN BRIEF) Assistant Professor Annemieke Witteveen, from the Biomedical Signals and Systems department at the Faculty of EEMCS (TechMed Centre), has been nominated for the prestigious New Scientist Science Talent Prize. This award highlights emerging researchers, with Witteveen and 14 … Read the full press release