National Hydrogen Association awards
The National Hydrogen Association of Turkey invited nominations for four awards connected to the conference. The awards recognised a distinguished career, a technology developer, an early career researcher and a student researcher. Winners were invited to the conference and took part in the award ceremony.
The four awards
Nejat Veziroglu Special Award
For a person who has made sustained contributions to hydrogen energy at national and international level and has supported the association's work.
Technology Award
For an organisation that has developed a hydrogen product, built a pilot or industrial facility, or advanced a patented technology.
Young Researcher Award
For a researcher who holds a master's degree or higher, is under 35 at the time of the next IHTEC, and has a strong record in hydrogen research.
Student Researcher Award
For an undergraduate or graduate student with an invention, a new application or an original method in hydrogen technology.
How nominations were assessed
Applicants and nominees provided a statement of the case, a detailed resume and a list of relevant work. Award committees met in the second half of May, and winners were announced in June. The committees were formed by the association board in coordination with the award committee chair.
Winners received support to attend the conference and take part in the ceremony. A winner could not take the same category twice.
Award enquiries for the 2022 cycle are closed. The NHA Turkey page describes the association's wider support for researchers.