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.
A comprehensive judging process has been developed to decide the winners of the Green Awards
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
2024 Judging Panel
![Dr. Paul Bolger Dr. Paul Bolger](./assets/media/images/paul-bolger.png)
Dr. Paul Bolger (Judging Coordinator)
Manager, Environmental Research Institute, University College Cork
Dr Paul Bolger is Manager of the Environmental Research Institute at University College Cork, Ireland. He has worked across academia, industry and government for over 25 years developing long term research solutions for global sustainability challenges. VIEW MORE
![Tanya Fitzgerald Tanya Fitzgerald](./assets/media/images/tanya-fitzgerald.png)
Tanya Fitzgerald (Judging Coordinator)
Enterprise Liaison Officer, Sustainable Futures, Environmental Research Institute - University College Cork
As Enterprise Liaison Officer for the Sustainable Futures Project, Tanya is responsible for managing relationships with Enterprise partners and for identifying the skills and competencies required by industry in relation to Sustainability. VIEW MORE
![Anna Ozolina Anna Ozolina](./assets/media/images/anna-ozolina.png)
Anna Ozolina (Judging Coordinator)
Project Manager Sustainable Futures Project, Environmental Research Institute - University College Cork
As the Project Manager for the Sustainable Futures Project, Anna coordinates inter-institutional, cross-sectoral and multi-disciplinary engagement for impactful, long-term enterprise-informed sustainability skills education agenda. VIEW MORE
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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
![Mark Bennett Mark Bennett](./assets/media/images/mark-bennett.png)
Mark Bennett
CEO, Ambie
Mark Bennett has expertise in smart cities, clean technology and sustainability strategies. VIEW MORE
![Jan Peter Bergkvist Jan Peter Bergkvist](./assets/media/images/jan-peter-bergkvist.png)
Jan Peter Bergkvist
Sustainability Professional, Inspiring Speaker, Writer & Senior Advisor at SleepWell AB, Sweden
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
![Aidan Byrne Aidan Byrne](./assets/media/images/aidan.png)
Aidan Byrne
Sustainability & Utilities Manager, Aviva Stadium
Aidan is the Sustainability & Utilities Manager at the Aviva Stadium and has over a decade of experience in energy management, corporate sustainability practices and implementation of the ISO20121 Sustainable Event management & ISO50001 Energy Management standards. VIEW MORE
![Jean Callanan Jean Callanan](./assets/media/images/jean.png)
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
![John Cunniffe John Cunniffe](./assets/media/images/john-cunniffe.png)
John Cunniffe
Director, G4S FM Ireland
John Cunniffe has experience rolling out Green Initiatives within property portfolios across a range of sectors; utilising his engineering background to incorporate sustainable solutions within the built environment and operations to incorporating a cradle-to-cradle approach to suitable projects. VIEW MORE
![Supriya Foster Supriya Foster](./assets/media/images/foster.png)
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 Nicholas Holden](./assets/media/images/nick-holden.png)
Nicholas Holden
Professor, University College Dublin
Nick’s teaching and research focuses on life cycle assessment and critical assessment of green technologies, addressing the impact and sustainability of agriculture, food and the bioeconomy. VIEW MORE
![Karen Kennedy Karen Kennedy](./assets/media/images/karen.png)
Karen Kennedy
Sustainability Senior Manager, PepsiCo
PepsiCo Global Sustainability Senior Manager operating across PepsiCo's food and beverage manufacturing footprint, to deliver PepsiCo's Net Water Positive ambition. VIEW MORE
![Matt Kennedy Matt Kennedy](./assets/media/images/matt.png)
Matt Kennedy
European Sustainable Development Leader, Arup
Matt is Arup’s European Sustainable Development Leader and is Global Leader for Climate Services. VIEW MORE
![Maria Kirrane Maria Kirrane](./assets/media/images/maria.png)
Maria Kirrane
Head of Sustainability and Climate Action, University College Cork
Dr Maria Kirrane is the Head of Sustainability and Climate Action for University College Cork. Maria leads the development and implementation of the University’s Sustainability and Climate Action Plan working across units and disciplines to develop the campus as Living Laboratory for sustainability. VIEW MORE
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Frances Lucy
Atlantic Technological University
Professor Frances Lucy is Atlantic Technological University (ATU)’s lead for the EU GREEN alliance and a member of the EPA Advisory Committee. VIEW MORE
![Robbie McGrath Robbie McGrath](./assets/media/images/robbie.png)
Robbie McGrath
Head of Sustainability, D/RES Properties
Robbie has a wide range of experience developed over the last 15 years in Sustainability across several sectors from Corporate Real Estate, Residential Development, the Electronics and Pharmaceutical industries. Robbie is Head of Sustainability in D/RES Properties since 2021, and a member of the Cen. VIEW MORE
![Elaine Neill Elaine Neill](./assets/media/images/elaine.png)
Elaine Neill
Head of Sustainability & Innovation, Gilfresh Produce Ltd
Elaine Neill is Head of Sustainability and Innovation at Gilfresh Produce Ltd, a family run agri-food company, supplying fresh produce in Ireland. She has over thirty years experience within the food industry moving from technical management to spearheading sustainability initiatives within the business. VIEW MORE
![Robert O'Mahony Robert O'Mahony](./assets/media/images/robert.png)
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 Kathleen O'Regan](./assets/media/images/kathleen-oregan.png)
Kathleen O'Regan
Senior Executive, Enterprise Ireland
Kathleen manages the Enterprise Ireland Green Transition Fund which is which is designed to support companies develop lower-carbon, resource efficient products, processes, and business models. VIEW MORE
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Katherine Valery
Senior Sustainability Eng, Jacobs
A Senior Environmental Officer with more than 15 years’ in the Oil & Gas industry internationally followed by 3 years’ experience in the Irish construction industry. Katherine is a committed professional, passionate about sustainability. VIEW MORE
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Sian Young
Director of Sustainable Business, Britvic Ireland
Sian Young is the Director of Sustainable Business at Britvic Ireland. VIEW MORE