Judging Panel

An independent panel of recognised and expert sustainability 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

2027 Judging Panel

Padraig Ryan (Judging Coordinator)

Managing Director, Navitise Consulting

Padraig is the Managing Director of Navitise Consulting. Navitise delivers a range of tailored innovative solutions to their clients' needs, combining the rigour and expertise of large consulting firms with the agility and personalised service of a boutique consultancy. VIEW MORE

Daragh Anglim (Judging Coordinator)

Broadlake, 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

John Barry

Professor of Green Political Economy and Director of the Centre for Sustainability, Equality and Climate Action, Queen's University Belfast

John Barry is a father, a political activist, recovering politician, trades unionist, the world’s only Professor of Green Political Economy, and Director of the Centre for Sustainability, Equality and Climate Action at Queens University Belfast. VIEW MORE

Malcolm Bell

CEO, Envetec Sustainable Technologies

Malcolm Bell is CEO of Envetec Sustainable Technologies, an Irish cleantech company creating a circular economy for laboratory plastics worldwide. A serial healthcare entrepreneur and senior board member, he founded Technopath Clinical Diagnostics and later led Northwell Holdings. VIEW MORE

Jan Peter Bergkvist

Sustainability advisor and owner, SleepWell AB

Jan Peter "JP" Bergkvist, sustainability professional, inspiring speaker, writer & senior advisor at SleepWell AB, has been active in the field of Sustainable Business at an executive level in the hospitality industry since the early nineties. VIEW MORE

Dr Geraldine Brennan

Director of Circular Economy Innovation, Irish Manufacturing Research

Geraldine is the Director of Circular Economy Innovation at Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) with responsibility for building and growing the Circular Economy Innovation Unit, and driving the evolution of Ireland's flagship cross-sectoral industry-led PPP initiative CIRCULÉIRE. VIEW MORE

Orla Coyle

Director/ Head of Energy & Sustainability, Savills

Orla Coyle is Head of Energy and Sustainability within Savills, working with clients to develop ESG strategies and deliver buildings to the highest sustainability standards. She is a Chartered Engineer and a seasoned Sustainability professional with over 20 years’ experience. VIEW MORE

Karen Deignan

Co-Founder, SustainabilityWorks

Karen is a Co-Founder of SustainabilityWorks, an award-winning, independent sustainability consultancy. She has over 20 years’ experience advising large corporates and SMEs across Ireland, the UK, and Europe on sustainability strategy, communications and reporting. VIEW MORE

Supriya Foster

Sustainability Officer, South West College

Supriya Foster, PRISM Cluster Manager for Mineral Processes, leads innovative decarbonisation and sustainability initiatives across the cluster. Drawing on a decade of expertise in environmental stewardship, she builds strong, collaborative partnerships to accelerate sustainable transformation. VIEW MORE

Marie-Louise Gaile

Head of Sustainability, Ulster University

Marie-Louise Gaile is Head of Sustainability at Ulster University, where she leads strategic initiatives in ESG, climate action, and education for sustainability. With over 20 years of experience driving organisational change across higher education and the public sector, she is recognised for trans VIEW MORE

Catherine Gearty

Strategic Advisor | People, Culture and Change, Business Owner/Independent Consultant

Catherine Gearty is a recognised expert in people, culture, governance and organisational change. A former Partner, Shareholder and Head of Consulting at RSM Ireland, she now advises CEOs and Boards, bringing commercial and leadership experience to building sustainable, high-performing organisations VIEW MORE

Patricia Kane

reuzi Founder and CEO, Founder, reuzi & Chief Sustainability Officer, Pragmatica

A passionate sustainability advocate and business strategist, Founder & CEO of reuzi.ie, and Partner & CSO at Pragmatica. She empowers individuals and organisations to drive positive environmental change through education, collaboration, and media engagement, inspiring meaningful collective impact. VIEW MORE

Aoife Munn

Sustainability Consultant, Aoife Munn Limited

A horticulturist and environmentalist with more than 15 years experience working on hands on projects building more sustainable environemnts and delivering workshops to the corporate and public sectors. 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

Kathleen O'Regan

Senior Executive, Sustainability Solutions & Business Expansion Department, Enterprise Ireland

Kathleen is part of the Sustainability Solutions & Business Expansion Department of Enterprise Ireland helping Irish companies implement sustainability best practices through a range of supports including advisory, training, and capital grants. VIEW MORE

Ian Phillips

Director, Anua Clean Air International

Ian has worked extensively over the past 35 years developing and championing the deployment of Biological solutions for complex air pollution applications. He has focused on developing biological treatment of air emissions utilising recovered materials for a double environment win. VIEW MORE

Susan Rossney

Sustainability Advocacy 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