Gulf Sustainability Awards 2025
Our Story
Since 2016, the Gulf Sustainability AwardsTM (GSA™) by Awards International has been a beacon of excellence in the sustainability. Born out of a commitment to recognise, reward, and promote outstanding sustainability initiatives across the Middle East. The remarkable achievements of the past year have further fuelled our dedication to champion and amplify these efforts for a more sustainable future.
Businesses that embrace/invest in sustainability will see success in the coming years, making it more crucial than ever to assess where you stand. Participating in these awards sends a powerful message to your customers, partners, and beyond — it communicates that your organisation is dedicated to creating a more environmentally conscious future.
Over the years, the GSA™ has evolved, bringing together diverse leaders, innovative thinkers, and pioneering companies to share knowledge and build growth. With a unique judging process and a focus on both recognition and development, we continue to champion sustainability efforts as a foundation of every business.We are proud of
9
Years of the Gulf Sustainability Awards
350
Judges have scored entries
650
Companies have participated
75%
Case studies have been awarded




Previous winners and finalists
What sets us apart
At the GSA™, we take pride in our robust and transparent judging process, ensuring that every participant is evaluated with fairness and integrity.
Our carefully designed entry and scoring system recognises your achievements in delivering exceptional sustainability, regardless of your company’s size. The process is rigorous yet rewarding, offering unmatched credibility to your accomplishments.Two scoring phases
Entries are evaluated through written submissions and live presentations, each scored independently by dedicated judging panels.
Dedicated judges
To ensure quality, each judge spends an average of 10 hours assessing entries, with a maximum of eight entries per judge.
This meticulous approach allows us to provide
Benchmark reports for finalists
Each finalist receives a comprehensive report featuring judges' comments and scores for every entry submitted. This report provides external validation from the judging panel, helping you understand the reasoning behind your results and performance.
Judges feedback & certification
Judges are certified based on the quality of their scoring, feedback, and professionalism. They also receive a feedback report assessing their performance throughout the judging process.