ATMOsphere, publisher of NaturalRefrigerants.com and organizer of ATMOsphere Europe Summit 2024, has announced the launch of the nomination process for the ATMO Awards/Europe 2024.
The ATMO Awards/Europe 2024, honoring excellence in the implementation of natural refrigerant-based HVAC&R systems, will be given during a special ceremony on the first day of the ATMOsphere Europe Summit 2024. The Summit will be held in Prague on Monday and Tuesday, November 25–26.
One award each will be given in five categories:
- Best in Sector/Retail End User
- Best in Sector/Industrial End User
- Innovation of the Year/Refrigeration
- Innovation of the Year/Heat Pumps
- Person of the Year
Nominations are welcomed from end users, manufacturers, academics, contractors, consultants, policymakers and others working with natural refrigerants within the HVAC&R industry. Companies and individuals may nominate themselves and their products or other companies, individuals and products.
Access the nomination form here. The deadline for submissions is October 28. You can register for the conference here.
Winners of the Best in Sector and Person of the Year awards will be revealed at the ATMOsphere Europe 2024 conference. Finalists for the Innovation of the Year Award will be announced ahead of the event, and attendees will have the opportunity to vote for the winner in the days leading up to, as well as on, November 25.
In the Best in Sector categories, end-user companies (retailers and industrial companies) will be recognized for implementing natural refrigerant systems that are part of new builds or remodels.
Criteria for assessing systems and companies include:
- A reduction in energy consumption
- A reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
- Reproducibility
- A business case encompassing capital, installation, operation, maintenance and training, and return on investment
- Commitment to future natural refrigerant installations
- Industry leadership
- Innovation and perseverance
The Innovation of the Year awards will go to companies that have produced a natural refrigerant-based product that has had, or is expected to have, a significant impact on the market.
Criteria for assessing this product include:
- Number of installations in the marketplace
- Energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction
- Ability to expand the adoption of natural refrigerants in the marketplace
- Availability in the marketplace
- User and technician friendliness
The Person of the Year Award will honor a single individual who has done the most to advance the adoption of natural refrigerant technology in HVAC&R applications in Europe. This award could go to any individual, including end users, manufacturers, contractors, policymakers, academics and researchers.
