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
2026 Judging Panel
Daragh Anglim (Judging Coordinator)
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
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
Brian Norton (Judging Coordinator)
Emeritus Professor, Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork and Technological University Dublin
Professor Brian Norton PhD DSc DUniv(h.c.) FIAE MRIA is Emeritus Professor of Solar Energy Applications at TU Dublin, President of the European Sustainable Energy Innovation Alliance and Vice-President of the European Academies Science Advisory Council. He is a former President of DIT. VIEW MORE
John Barry
Professor of Green Political Economy in the Centre for Sustainability, Equality and Climate Action, Queen's University Belfast
John Barry is a father, a political activist, recovering politician, trades unionist and Professor of Green Political Economy in the Centre for Sustainability, Equality and Climate Action at Queens University Belfast. What keeps him awake at night is the life opportunities and future wellbeing of his and other children in this age of the planetary emergency and intersecting social and economic injustices within and between countries. What also keeps him awake at night is the following question: why it is easier for most people to believe in the end of the world than the end of capitalism and economic growth? 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
Jennifer Boyer
Vice President for Sustainability, Technological University Dublin
Jennifer Boyer is the Vice President of Sustainability at TU Dublin where she leads institutional change. A registered Architect and former Director of commercial practice, Jennifer’s deep expertise lies in innovative and sustainable design solutions for large scale infrastructure. 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
Tasman Crowe
Vice President for Sustainability, University College Dublin
Professor Tasman Crowe is Vice President for Sustainability at University College Dublin and a former director of the UCD Earth Institute. He is chair of Ireland’s National Biodiversity Forum and a member of government-appointed advisory bodies on nature restoration and Marine Protected Areas. VIEW MORE
John Cunniffe
Director, G4S FM Ireland
A Director of G4S FM Ireland, John Cunniffe champions environmental sustainability. He has pioneered initiatives that reduce energy consumption and diverted of waste from landfills. His leadership is setting a new standard for sustainable facility management, driving G4S environmental excellence. VIEW MORE
Donal Daly
CEO, Future Planet
Donal is a serial entrepreneur. Currently he is CEO of Future Planet, a sustainability software company, his sixth company. Donal has written five Amazon #1 bestsellers including “The Customer is the Planet”. He is an engineering graduate of UCC where he is now Adjunct Professor. 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
Paul Donohue
Electric Blue Technology, Electric Blue Technology
Paul is an experienced technologist and passionate about creating fantastic products. He wants to make a real difference in helping businesses decarbonise and impact the Triple Bottom Line of People, Planet and Profit VIEW MORE
David Feighery
Chartered Engineer, Cundall
David is a Chartered Engineer with over 24 years of experience in Building Services and Sustainability Consultancy, with a particular focus on promoting energy conservation and sustainable designs within the built environment industry. VIEW MORE
Supriya Foster
PRISM Cluster Manager - Mineral Processes, 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
Nicholas Holden
Director, R&D, Proveye Ltd
Nick is the academic director of the Food & Agriculture Sustainable Technology Innovation Programme (FAST-IP) and co-founder of Proveye Ltd. His research focuses on the impact and sustainability of agriculture, food, and the bioeconomy using tools such as life cycle assessment and remote sensing. VIEW MORE
Marion Jammet
Director of Policy & Advocacy, Irish Green Building Council
Marion is Director of Policy & Advocacy, and Deputy CEO, at the Irish Green Building Council. She has over 15 year of experience in senior management roles within the not-for-profit sector, with expertise spanning advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and organizational development. VIEW MORE
Patricia Kane
Founder at reuzi / Chief Sustainability Officer at Pragmatica, reuzi / 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
Barry McDermott
Group Head of Sustainability, PM Group
Barry McDermott, Group Head of Sustainability at PM Group, leads global environmental strategies and ESG initiatives. He drives decarbonisation, sustainable supply chains, and innovative solutions to help clients achieve their sustainability goals worldwide. 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
Elaine Neill
Head of Sustainability & Innovation, Gilfresh Produce Ltd
Elaine Neill is Head of Sustainability at Gilfresh Produce Ltd, a family-run fresh produce supplier in Ireland. With over 30 years of food industry experience, she leads initiatives balancing environmental, social, and economic goals. VIEW MORE
Elaine O Connor
Head of Sustainability, Lidl Ireland & Northern Ireland
Elaine O'Connor is Head of Sustainability for Lidl Ireland and Northern Ireland where she drives the A Better Tomorrow Sustainability Strategy and embeds the initiatives across the business. VIEW MORE
Kathleen O'Regan
Senior Executive, Sustainability Solutions Department,, Enterprise Ireland
Kathleen works in the Sustainability Solutions Department of Enterprise Ireland helping companies implement sustainability best practice through a range of financial and non-financial supports including advisory, training, and capital grants and sustainable enterprise webinars and workshops. 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
Rosie Webb
Head of Decarbonisation, TU Dublin
Rosie Webb is Head of Decarbonisation at Technological University Dublin. Working in climate action, urban design and architecture she develops programmes to enable compact, sustainable urban development and community revitalisation. VIEW MORE
Declan White
CEO, Veolia Ireland
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
Bianca Wong
Chief Sustainability, Digital & Marketing Officer, Kingspan
Bianca is the Chief Sustainability, Digital and Marketing Officer at Kingspan Group Plc, where she leads global transformation across sustainability, digital enablement, customer experience and brand. VIEW MORE
Sian Young
Director of Sustainable Business, Britvic Ireland
Sian Young is the Sustainable Business and Corporate Affairs Director at Britvic Ireland, part of Carlsberg Group and a Non-Executive Director of Love Irish Foods. VIEW MORE




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