1. Who is eligible to participate?
Any company, institution, initiative within the parameters of the award categories is eligible to participate, provided that the relevant activity/initiative contributes directly to the greening of Qatar. For more information read the complete list of eligibility requirements.

2. How do I apply?
All applicants must complete Nomination Forms online and submit before the closing date. Nominations received by mail or hand will not be entertained.

3. What is the closing date for submitting a nomination?
Nominations for the Qatar Today Green Awards close on 25th May 2008. All nomination received before 18.00 hrs on 25th May  will be considered.

4. What are the benefits of winning a Green Award?
There are many benefits of winning a Green Award – for the winner and others. In addition to public recognition and publicity so others can learn from and be inspired by the initiative, winners in each category will;
• Receive an award at the Qatar Today Green Awards ceremony
• Be profiled on the QT Green Awards website
• Be profiled on all publications of Oryx Media Services WLL – Qatar Today, Qatar Al Youm, Woman Today and Glam magazines.

5. Can I compete in more than one category?
Yes, only so far as each project/initiative adheres to the award/category requirements and does not duplicate any aspect of the other entry.

6. What are the criteria on which a nomination is judged?
All nominations are judged according to a pre-determined criteria. For more on the criteria click here.

7. What makes a good nomination?
A good nomination will tell us your story in 500 words or less, providing sufficient information. And ensure that all the required fields in the nomination form are completed.

8. What is the selection process?
The winner of the QT Green Award under each category will be chosen through a two-tier selection process. A selection panel, comprising one representative from UNESCO-Doha and two respected environmental experts will first short-list candidates. These candidates will then be requested to provide further information on their initiatives, based on which the judges will make their final decision.

9. Is the nomination form available in languages other than English?
Currently we are able to process nominations in English alone.

10. When will I know if my nomination has been short-listed?
We will notify all short listed applicants as soon as the selection is completed; this is expected to be done by end of April. Short listed applicants will also be posted on this web site.

11. If my project is short listed, what happens next?
You will be asked to furnish additional information on your project/initiative before mid-May 2008.