Judging Panel

An independent panel of recognised and expert green leaders will determine the winners of the Green Awards.

We understand the importance of a fair and objective judging process. That's why we assemble a prestigious panel of industry leaders, renowned for their extensive knowledge, enthusiasm, and expertise in the sustainability industry.

Our selection process is meticulous. Judges are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and declare any potential conflicts of interest. Entries with conflicts are reassigned, ensuring complete impartiality.

This unwavering commitment to integrity is the foundation of our awards programme. Become a part of recognising industry excellence. If you're interested in joining the judging panel, email your details to judges@businessriver.com

2025 Judging Panel

Padraig Ryan (Judging Coordinator)

Partner, Grant Thornton Ireland

Padraig is a consultant with 16 years experience of enhancing business performance by providing strategic and operational support. He has worked on sustainability engagements across a range of industries. He was the recipient of the 2016 Green Leader Award. VIEW MORE

Daragh Anglim

Head of Impact, Broadlake

Head of Impact | Helping our Broadlake companies on their 3X10X journey to H.A.V.E. positive impact | B Corp Certified | Committed to creating stakeholder value | Better Business | Reimagining capitalism VIEW MORE

Jean Callanan

CEO, Momenta Hub

Jean Callanan is a Strategic Thinking Consultant and Sustainable Innovation Facilitator with a background in global marketing. She chairs Irish Hospice Foundation and is a non executive director of Bord Iascaigh Mhara. Jean writes a weekly sustainability blog 'Green Shoots From Business'. VIEW MORE

Martin Charter

Director, The Centre for Sustainable Design, University for the Creative Arts

Professor Martin Charter, Director, The Centre for Sustainable Design, University for the Creative Arts (UCA), UK. Martin has worked at director level on business sustainability issues in consultancy, leisure, publishing, training, events and research for over 30 years. VIEW MORE

John Cunniffe

Director, G4S FM Ireland

John Cunniffe is a Director of G4S FM Ireland, who recognises that the threat from climate change to the natural environment and social infrastructure is an important and ongoing concern for our organisation, our customers, our employees, and communities. VIEW MORE

Supriya Foster

Sustainability Officer, South West College

Supriya Foster, Sustainability Officer at the world's first Passive House Premium educational facility, spearheads transformative sustainability projects. With a decade's expertise in environmental stewardship, she forges impactful partnerships to drive positive change in the educational sector. VIEW MORE

Nicholas Holden

Professor of Biosystems Engineering, University College Dublin

Nick is the academic director of the Food and Agriculture Sustainable Technology Innovation Programme (FAST-IP). His research focuses on the life cycle assessment of green technologies, addressing the impact and sustainability of agriculture, food and the bioeconomy. VIEW MORE

Ankita Nalavade

Principal of Sustainability and Resilience Standards and Visiting Assistant Professor, Port Authority of New York New Jersey and Pratt institute

Ankita Nalavade is an urban sustainability and resilience expert with an architectural background. Her diverse experience across public, private and academic sectors has been fundamental in implementing Sustainability and Resiliency strategies at different urban scale. VIEW MORE

Robert O'Mahony

Head of Sustainability, Global Operations, Logitech

Robert O’Mahony leads an international, multi-disciplinary team as Head of Sustainability, Global Operations for Logitech. In his role, Robert is responsible for driving Logitech’s Global sustainability commitments and progress across its worldwide operations, products, and supply chains. VIEW MORE

Kathleen O'Regan

Senior Executive, Sustainability, Renewable Energy & Agtech Department,, Enterprise Ireland

Kathleen works in the Sustainability Department of Enterprise Ireland helping companies implement sustainability best practice through a range of sustainability supports from webinars and workshops to training and advisory, capital and research and innovation grants. VIEW MORE

Susan Rossney

Sustainability Manager, Chartered Accountants Ireland

Advocate, author and speaker on sustainability for Chartered Accountants Ireland, a membership body representing over 38000 members across the island of Ireland and overseas. VIEW MORE

John Sweeney

Emeritus Professor, Maynooth University

Emeritus Professor John Sweeney, Maynooth University, is one of Ireland’s leading climate scientists with almost 40 years of experience in the area. A founder of the ICARUS centre and leader of several domestic and international research projects he is well known as a regular contributor to print an VIEW MORE

Declan White

Regional Director, Veolia

Declan is a chartered engineer with over 30 years experience in operations across a range of industries. He has extensive experience in designing and delivering solutions for environmental challenges - especially in the areas of waster, waste and energy. VIEW MORE

Sian Young

Director of Sustainable Business, Britvic Ireland

Sian Young is the Director of Sustainable Business at Britvic Ireland. VIEW MORE