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Core Viewpoint - The New Leaf Award 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, often referred to as the "Oscar of the bio-based industry" [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 recognized through this award, highlighting its significance in the industry [2]. Group 2: Application Timeline and Process - The application process for the 2026 New Leaf Award has commenced, with key dates including: - Application period: December 1, 2025, to March 13, 2026 [11]. - Online voting (pre-selection): March 16 to March 22, 2026 [11]. - Online competition and expert review (final selection): March 23 to March 27, 2026 [11]. - Award ceremony: May 21, 2026, during the Bio-based 2026 conference [3][11]. Group 3: Evaluation Criteria - The evaluation criteria for the awards include: - Innovation in technology and application, functionality, commercial value, and sustainability, with varying weightings for each category [9]. - For the Innovation Material Award, the criteria weightings are: 30% technical innovation, 10% application innovation, 25% functionality, 20% commercial value, and 15% sustainability [9]. Group 4: Benefits of Participation - Participating companies can benefit from free publicity, leveraging a platform with over 100,000 industry followers and 100+ communication groups [10]. - Award-winning companies will receive a high-end trophy and certificate, along with the opportunity to celebrate their achievements at a grand award ceremony attended by industry leaders [13].