The Climate-Tech industry has rapidly evolved over the past few years. From C-Suite executives to climate change activists, the growing industry has channeled a wide array of new opportunities for people across the globe. Although the term “Climate-Tech” has floated around the environmental field since the early 2010s, it has become one of the most futuristic and revolutionizing industries to date. In such a competitive market, it can often be difficult to stand out, especially without reputable awards and recognition.
We have provided below a list of the top Climate-Tech awards that your company should apply for in order to stand out against competitors. Whether your company is looking to gain awareness on a new innovation or simply interested in how other Climate-Tech companies are developing their brand, these 15 awards are the best to apply for.
- BNEF Pioneers 2023 by BloombergNEF
This award is presented to companies that are showing significant technological advancement in pursuit to lower carbon emissions within the economy. Winners are chosen based on their achievements towards a number of challenges such as the deployment of clean hydrogen, the replacement of sustainable materials, and a societal transformation to a net-zero food production system. - American Meteorological Society Annual Awards
The American Meteorological Society (AMS) is a global organization committed to providing consumers and businesses with advancements in weather, water, and climate services. They offer an awards ceremony annually that recognizes companies that display outstanding work in the meteorological field. The Helmut E. Landsberg Award, Kenneth C. Spengler Award, and Corporation Award are all granted to organizations that display exemplary contribution to the meteorology and atmospheric field and that positively impacts the climate community. - Global CleanTech 100 by the CleanTech Group
Every year the CleanTech Group presents a list of exceptional companies that make significant progress and innovation in the climate industry to reach a net-zero commitment. These companies turn commitment into action in the competitive and dominant world of Climate-Tech. - Technology Fast 500 Award by Deloitte
The Technology Fast 500 award is presented to both public and private companies that have shown exceptional advancements in technology, media, telecom, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech. The awards strive to celebrate innovation and rapid economical achievement. - Next Big Things in Tech by Fast Company
With this award program, Fast Company highlights new technology breakthroughs that will help define the industries they serve, including climate-tech. Whether your company has built an innovative product or developed a groundbreaking research theory, Fast Company wants to hear about it. - SXSW Pitch Showcase
If you are a company that’s just starting out and looking to get in front of investors, the SXSW Pitch Showcase is the perfect place to present. The showcase features 40 interactive tech companies from eight different categories some of which fall into the climate-tech umbrella. One winner is picked from each category at the end of the two-day event. - CNBC Disruptor 50 List by CNBC
The CNBC Disruptor 50 lists private companies that are chasing some of the market’s biggest opportunities, and growing despite the slowing economy. In the past many companies presented on the list have had a social or environmental purpose whether that be to combat climate change, grow sustainable development, make healthcare more accessible, or fight financial injustice. - Global Business Tech Awards
The mission of the Global Business Tech Awards is to bring together the best technological pioneers and businesses from around the world. The Best Use of Innovation and Transformation Through Technology are two categories that companies in the climate-tech industry can apply for. - Climate Tech Impact Award at the Climate Tech Festival
Australia’s top Climate-Tech network, Climate Salad, presents an annual event to showcase startups that are making a difference in the growing climate-tech field. The Impact Award is granted to a company that has made significant findings in the Climate-Tech industry with measurable evidence. - Europe’s Hottest Tech Startup Awards at the Europas Event
The Europas Awards celebrates the top and most innovative startups in modern times. Under the two categories of Climate-Tech Sustainability and Impact/Tech for Good Startup, multiple companies will be highlighted for their work advancing technology for the benefit of consumers and society - Innovation Award at the GreenTech Festival
Companies with modern, cutting edge innovations that promise a potentially greener future can apply for the Innovation Award at the GreenTech Festival. Products, services, and other technologies are all considered. - National Weather Association Annual Awards
The National Weather Association (NWA) is a non-profit organization that provides weather and climate data analytics in operational meteorology and related sciences. They offer an annual program that awards organizations that display exceptional innovation in the meteorology and climate field. The Public Education Award, Aviation Meteorology Award, and the Larry R. Johnson Special Awards are presented to companies that exhibit extraordinary accomplishments that benefit the public’s climate awareness. - Big Intelligence Group Awards
This Big Intelligence Group Awards gives deserving businesses recognition for their dedication, success, and virtue in various fields across the globe, stretching from sustainability to cybersecurity. The Sustainability, Big Innovation, and Big Business category awards are granted to organizations that utilize green business practice, display creative innovation, and shine apart from other companies in a competing industry. These awards and companies are judged by a series of professionals at their inaugural event. - The CogX Awards
Every year in London, The CogX Awards celebrates innovators and companies that strive to change the world for the future. The Best Innovation, Global Goals, Outstanding Achievements & Research Contribution, and Best Climate Change Innovation category awards are given to companies that go above and beyond. From the newest technological invention to the end to climate change, there is an award offered for all inspiring startups. - Technology Strategy Impact Award by Forrester Technology
The Technology Strategy Impact Award is given to a company that provides a positive, new, and innovative path to the technological world. This could include an advancing new platform or a technology strategy or model that benefits customers in a resilient and creative approach.