The purpose of the NBCC Sustainability Award is recognising companies that have produced a substantial and meaningful approach and/or service, driving sustainability.
The Jury will judge on the:
Contribution to the SDG’s and in particular Net Zero, environmental impact;
Inspiring and innovative examples;
Involving people and communities, social impact;
Scalability, impact & revenue growth of British-Dutch trade/investment.
Jury members:
Clifford Chance - Jeroen Ouwehand (Co-chair)
PwC - Wineke Ploos van Amstel - Haagsma (Co-chair)
Coca-Cola European Partners - Sigrid Verweij
Heineken - Jan Willem Vosmeer
Federation of Egyptian Industries - Dr El Sayed Torky
The purpose of the NBCC Tech AI Award is recognising companies that have produced a substantial and meaningful innovative product or service.
The Jury will judge on the:
Revenue growth of British-Dutch trade/investment/cost;
Visibility;
Scalability;
Innovative disruption;
Inclusion of technology advances in manufactured goods, devices or equipment, programs or applications, software, data management, electronic communication, cyber security, information and/or knowledge systems, networks, platform.
This award recognises women who have distinguished themselves in their own organisations, their profession and/or their community and are helping to motivate and inspire other women in business. The award epitomises the values for British -Dutch business and represents the best of women and leaders.
The Jury will judge on the:
Inspiration: motivating and inspiring examples for other women in business: ambassadors of diversity and inclusion;
Change making beyond their own company, bringing positive change for their entire industry and society at large;
Business Impact: revenue growth of British-Dutch trade/investment;
Social impact: powerful, influential, visible in media, socially engaged;
Leading position in organisation.
Jury members:
SER Topvrouwen - Marguerite Soeteman-Reijnen (Co-chair)
The purpose of the NBCC Stronger Together Award is to showcase the advantages of leveraging the strong ties between our two nations. The winning company or companies has demonstrated that more can be achieved by working together than working alone.
The Jury will judge on the:
Revenue growth of British-Dutch trade/investment;
Media profile and source of inspiration, socially engagement;
Added value: One and one makes three, creation of new jobs;
Cooperation and constructive approach, with a view to shared interests and easily adjusting to a changing market;
Contribution to Anglo-Dutch Relationship.
Jury members:
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines - Frank Prillevitz (Co-chair)
Royal Schiphol Group - Joery Strijtveen (Co-chair)
Heineken - Maarten Froger (Co-chair)
Akzo Nobel - Gijs Wilhelmij
Astra Zeneca - Ad Antonisse
Customs Administration of the Netherlands - Nanette van Schelven
The NBCC Young Professionals Award 2024 celebrates outstanding young professionals who have demonstrated exceptional talent and innovation in their respective fields. This prestigious award aims to recognize and promote the contributions of the next generation of leaders within the UK-NL business community.
The Jury will judge on the:
Demonstrated ability to bring innovative ideas and creative solutions to their field;
Proven leadership skills and the ability to influence and inspire others within their organization or community;
Notable accomplishments and milestones in their career, showcasing significant professional growth and impact;
Active engagement in community service and efforts to promote sustainability and corporate social responsibility.