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Core Viewpoint - The New Leaf Award, organized by DT New Materials, is a prestigious global award focused on innovation in the bio-based industry, aimed at recognizing and showcasing outstanding products and companies in this sector [2][17]. Group 1: Award Structure - The New Leaf Award features four main categories: Innovation Material Award, Innovation Application Award, Innovation Industry Solution Award, and Most Commercially Valuable Award [6][2]. - Over 100 innovative bio-based products have been awarded in previous editions, establishing the New Leaf Award as the "Oscar of the bio-based industry" [2]. Group 2: Application Timeline and Process - The application process for the 2026 New Leaf Award has commenced, with key dates including: - Application and nomination: December 1, 2025 - March 13, 2026 - Online voting (pre-selection): March 16 - March 22, 2026 - Online competition and expert review (final selection): March 23 - March 27, 2026 - Award ceremony: May 21, 2026, during the Bio-based 2026 Conference [8][11]. - The evaluation process includes two rounds of professional screening and assessments by over 50 core experts from the industry [12]. Group 3: Evaluation Criteria - The evaluation criteria for the awards are categorized as follows: - Innovation Material Award: 30% Technical Innovation, 10% Application Innovation, 25% Functionality, 20% Commercial Value, 15% Sustainability - Innovation Application Award: 10% Technical Innovation, 30% Application Innovation, 25% Functionality, 20% Commercial Value, 15% Sustainability - Most Commercially Valuable Award: 15% Technical Innovation, 20% Application Innovation, 20% Functionality, 30% Commercial Value, 15% Sustainability - Innovation Industry Solution Award: 20% Technical Innovation, 20% Application Innovation, 30% Functionality, 15% Commercial Value, 15% Sustainability [9]. Group 4: Benefits of Participation - Participating companies can benefit from free publicity, leveraging DT New Materials' extensive network of over 100,000 industry followers and 100+ communication groups [10]. - Award-winning companies will receive a high-end trophy and certificate during the award ceremony, providing significant exposure and recognition in front of industry leaders and representatives [13].