Over 350 nominations from more than 60 countries Zayed Future Energy Prize

Abu Dhabi, Sept 2, 2009 (WAM) - Over 350 nominations from more than 60 countries have been received for Zayed Future Energy Prize since eight weeks have left in the closing date. 225 parties have also registered, with the intent to make a submission.
The entries will be reviewed by Zayed Future Energy Prize Selection Committee and Jury, and the prize will be awarded on 19 January 2010 during the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi.
The contest, which awarded its first prize in 2009 is unique amongst its peers in that anyone can enter or be nominated, making Zayed Future Energy Prize the most equitable and non-partisan award in the renewable energy field.
The Zayed Future Energy Prize was launched in 2008 by His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed forces of the United Arab Emirates. The prize honours the memory and legacy of the founding father and President of the country, the late His Highness, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan, who championed environmental stewardship.
Last year the Zayed Future Energy Prize attracted 204 nominations and 150 submissions from over 50 countries.