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Company Awards

Business Strategy of the Year

This award will be presented to the pulp or paper company that stands out among all others in devising and implementing a successful strategy in a harsh and challenging business climate. The winner will be the company that has not only made intelligent investments or divestments, but has addressed the various needs of its customers and markets whether on a global or regional basis, and leaving itself in a solid and secure financial footing going forward into the future.

Promotional / Sales / Marketing Campaign of the Year

This award will be presented to the company that has devised and implemented the most creative, appealing and bespoke marketing campaign to promote pulp, or paper, or both. The winner will be the company that has pushed the boundaries of creativity in an effort to encourage end users to use their products above the competition.

Environmental Strategy of the Year - Company

Whether we working in the pulp and paper industry like it or not, there is an environmental impact in the making of paper. However, it is without doubt one of the most responsible industries and we celebrate this with the Environmental Strategy of the Year Award. The winner will have gone the extra mile and above the call of duty to devise a strategy that shows clearly all the important areas of action and enhancement it has made at its mills as it has addressed environmental issues.

Advanced Use of Bio-Energy – Company of the Year

This award will go to the company that has shown significant and dedicated investments in the area of renewable fuels for the creation of bio-energy – a fantastic opportunity now presenting itself to the industry. The winner will be the company that has grabbed the opportunity with both hands and is trailblazing a path where others may follow to capitalize on what could be a very lucrative business area for pulp and paper in the future.

Individual Awards

Global CEO of the Year

This award will be presented to an outstanding individual who has set him/herself apart in the challenging world of pulp and paper. The winner will be the CEO that has performed the most admirably in tough economic conditions, and various elements will be taken into account, including overall strategy, financial performance, and leadership qualities.

Mill Manager of the Year

This award will be presented to another outstanding individual in the pulp and paper business, the often overlooked mill manager. The winner will be a top performer who has combined the intricate balance of running a mill in a productive, efficient and effective way, all the while taking into account stringent environmental and safety factors.

Research Achievement of the Year

This award will be presented to a talented individual that has excelled in the field of research to benefit the pulp and paper industry. The winner will be selected from the various research stations and organisations around the world and will have achieved high status in his/her role.

Mill Awards

Environmental Strategy of the Year - Mill

The Environmental Award winner will be the mill management and production team that has gone the extra mile and above the call of duty to implement environmental solutions. The judges will be looking for a showcase mill that takes all the elements of impact on the environment into consideration, including sourcing of raw material, air and water emissions, and water and energy use.

Efficiency Improvements of the Year

The reduction in the use of energy and maximizing efficiency are two of the most important areas in the industry at present as even very small investments can make a big difference to the bottom line. The Efficiency Improvements of the Year Award goes to the mill that has excelled itself in the area of production efficiency. The winner will be the mill that has either by new investments, or management systems, turned around efficiency and transformed its performance.

Innovative Product of the Year

The key to success in all business is to be ahead of the game and that means innovation. This award will be presented to the company that has pulled out all the stops and has devised uses for pulp and paper that have gone beyond the natural boundaries. The judges will be looking for creativity and inventiveness, but most importantly examples of real live work encompassing those two elements into a worthwhile and profitable product.