Core Viewpoint - The New Leaf Award, a prestigious global award in the bio-based industry, has launched its 2026 registration, aiming to recognize and showcase innovative products and companies in the sector [2]. Group 1: Award Categories - The New Leaf Award features four main categories: Innovation Materials Award, Innovation Application Award, Innovation Industry Solutions Award, and Most Commercially Valuable Award [4][22]. Group 2: Registration Timeline & Process - Registration for the 2026 New Leaf Award starts on December 1, 2025, and ends on March 13, 2026. The initial online voting will take place from March 16 to March 22, 2026, followed by online presentations and expert reviews from March 23 to March 27, 2026. The award ceremony will be held on May 21, 2026, during the 11th Bio-based Conference [6][9]. Group 3: Evaluation Criteria - The evaluation criteria for the awards include: - Innovation in Technology: 30% for Innovation Materials Award, 10% for Innovation Application Award, 20% for Innovation Industry Solutions Award - Innovation in Application: 10% for Innovation Materials Award, 30% for Innovation Application Award, 20% for Innovation Industry Solutions Award - Functionality: 25% for Innovation Materials Award, 25% for Innovation Application Award, 30% for Innovation Industry Solutions Award - Commercial Value: 20% for Innovation Materials Award, 20% for Innovation Application Award, 15% for Innovation Industry Solutions Award - Sustainability: 15% across all categories [10]. Group 4: Benefits of Participation - Participating companies will receive free publicity through the award process, which includes access to over 100 industry communication groups and a large audience for brand exposure. Award-winning companies will also be invited to the award ceremony, where they will receive a high-end trophy and certificate in front of industry leaders [11][12].