Awards
Sun&Blue 2024
The awards will be adjudicated by a jury composed of members of the Advisory Council, as well as members of the Technical Committee of Sun&Blue Congress, formed by outstanding professionals from sectors related to tourism and sustainability, both in the public and private spheres.
Categories
Sun&Blue Award for Best Blue Destination 2024
For the blue destination manager that promotes practices for sustainable development, benefiting both the local community and visitors (DMO). Program, project, action implemented.
Addressed to: Destinations / Public Institutions
Sun&Blue Award for Sustainability in Gastronomy 2024
To those chefs or restaurants that stand out for their gastronomic innovation based on sustainable marine products and their commitment to sustainability.
Addressed to: Restaurants / Chefs
Sun&Blue Award for Best Blue Sport Event 2024
For the sporting event related to the sea or aquatic environment that promotes sustainable tourism, local economy or education and awareness for the conservation of marine ecosystems.
Addressed to: Event Promoters
Sun&Blue Port Decarbonization, Innovation and Sustainability Award 2024
Recognizes the best port management initiative that makes improvements in the field of decarbonization of port operations and actions that drive innovation and sustainability in ports.
Addressed to: Companies or Port Authorities.
Sun&Blue Award for Sustainable Cruise Experience 2024
For the cruise line or port that has implemented innovative practices to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability in the cruise industry.
Addressed to: Cruise Lines / Ports
Sun&Blue Sustainable Hospitality Award 2024
Best practice in the hotel industry that promotes the conservation of marine and coastal resources and has a positive impact on the territory.
Addressed to: Hotel Companies
Sun&Blue Resilience Award 2024
Best public management strategy, governance initiative or specific solution to address the challenges presented by climate change in relation to blue tourism and that strengthen the long-term resilience of the destination, promoting its prosperity in harmony with the environment (Islands - Blue Island).
Addressed to: Destinations / Public Institutions.
Sun&Blue Water Resources Management Innovation Award 2024
Recognizes best practices and innovations in water resources management and conservation in tourism destinations.
Addressed to: Companies / Public Institutions
Sun&Blue Blue Entrepreneurship Award 2024
For startups or emerging companies that significantly contribute to the advancement of the blue economy with innovative solutions application of emerging technologies such as digital twins, VR/AR, and other technological innovations that transform blue tourism.
Addressed to: Startups / Emerging Companies
Sun&Blue AI Innovation Award 2024
Recognizes the best application of AI in the blue tourism sector, improving the efficiency, personalization and sustainability of tourism experiences.
Addressed to: Companies / Startups
Sun&Blue Blue Data Spaces Award 2024
Recognizes the best initiative in the use and management of data spaces for the blue economy, highlighting its application in sustainability and operational efficiency.
Addressed to: Companies / Institutions
Sun&Blue Award for Cooperation for Blue Tourism 2024
Awards the association or institution that develops projects or initiatives in cooperation with other entities that advance research or implementation of good practices in sustainable blue tourism.
Addressed to: Associations, NGOs, Universities, Research Centers.
Contest
calendar
SEPTEMBER 30TH
Deadline for submission of applications
OCTOBER 16TH
Notification to finalists
NOVEMBER 21ST
In-person awards ceremony
Participation process
It will be necessary to fill in the form for each candidacy/project to be presented, indicating the category.
Along with the form, a dossier of the project must be attached using the template provided, in order to present the project in sufficient detail and allow its evaluation by the jury. It is also included the ability (optional) to provide an explanatory video of the project up to 1 minute long. Special consideration will be given to those elements that highlight the sustainable nature of the initiative.
To be eligible for any of the prizes in this competition, the participant must be a company, public or private organization or institution legally constituted in EU territory and with its registered office there.
Each of the companies, public bodies and institutions may submit a maximum of one project or experience in each category.
It is a requirement that the initiatives have been developed in the 24 months prior to the date of the call (September 2024).
All entries will be accepted until 23:59 hours on 30 September 2024 (CET). After this time, the period of participation in the contest will be closed.
The jury, through the organization of the contest, reserves the right to directly request additional information or specific clarifications on the documentation provided to the candidates, in order to have a better understanding of the candidatures. After an initial analysis, a pre-selection of entries will be made, with a maximum of 3 finalist entries for each of the categories. Once the pre-selection is completed, it will be communicated to the participating entities.
The finalists in each category will be notified on November 21, 2024.
The members of the independent jury, composed of some members of the Advisory Board and the Technical Committee of the Sun&Blue congress, will determine the winners of each category.
The winners will be announced on November 16, 2023 at 21:00h CET and must be present at the reception to receive the award.