How to Enter
Entering the BBA Sustainable Innovator Award is designed to be a clear, structured and fully digital process.
If your organisation and product meet the eligibility criteria, you'll be invited to submit a single product innovation for consideration by the judging panel.
Step 1: Prepare Your Submission
All entries are submitted online. As part of your application, you'll be asked to provide a small set of documents and information that help the judges understand what your product does, why it matters, and how it performs.
Your submission will include:
- A business overview or pitch deck
(explaining your organisation, your product and its market opportunity) - Business verification details
(to confirm your organisation is a legitimate manufacturer and potential certificate holder) - A technical description of the product, including:
- what the product is
- how it works
- what makes it innovative
- how it differs from existing solutions
- Supporting evidence, which may include:
- test data
- demonstrations (video or prototype)
- customer or use-case validation
- evidence of product performance to date
- A brief product lifecycle summary, outlining:
- development to date
- current manufacturing status
- readiness for independent assessment
- A roadmap to market or scale, showing how certification would support your next growth phase
Step 2: Submit Online
All submissions are made digitally through the Innovation Award entry system. Final date for submissions is Friday 28th August 2026.
Once submitted:
- You’ll receive confirmation that your entry has been received
- Your submission will be reviewed for eligibility and completeness before progressing to judging
If any essential information is missing, you may be contacted to provide clarification within a specified timeframe.
Step 3: Eligibility & Initial Review
The BBA will carry out an initial review of all entries to confirm that:
- the organisation and product meet the eligibility criteria
- the submission is complete
- the product appears suitable for independent assessment
Only eligible entries will progress to the judging stage. Shortlisting is carried out at the BBA’s discretion, in line with its established processes and competencies.
Step 4: Judging & Shortlisting
Eligible entries will be reviewed by an expert judging panel against published criteria, including:
- quality and performance
- safety impact
- innovation
- feasibility and market readiness
- sustainability (as a bonus consideration)
Shortlisted entrants may be invited to:
- provide additional clarification
- take part in interviews or presentations
- respond to judge questions
Step 5: Winner Selection & Next Steps
The winning product will be announced in November 2026.
The winner will then be invited to begin the BBA assessment and certification process, free of charge, in line with standard BBA procedures. Certification is not guaranteed and remains subject to successful completion of the assessment process. If Certification is awarded, the prize will also include a standard 3 year Certificate maintenance cycle.
Important Notes
- Only one product may be submitted per organisation
- All information provided must be accurate and truthful
- Entry into the Innovation Award provides access to the certification process, not automatic certification
- Further terms and conditions will apply
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