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. The fourth edition of the award is set to begin its registration process for 2026, culminating in an award ceremony at the Bio-based 2026 conference on May 21, 2026 [2][22]. 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 and Process - Registration for the 2026 New Leaf Award starts on December 1, 2025, and ends on March 13, 2026. The initial online voting phase will take place from March 16 to March 22, 2026, followed by an online competition and expert review from March 23 to March 27, 2026, with the award ceremony scheduled for May 21, 2026 [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) - Innovation in Application (10% for Innovation Materials Award, 30% for Innovation Application Award) - Functionality (25% for Innovation Materials Award, 25% for Innovation Application Award) - Commercial Value (20% for Innovation Materials Award, 30% for Innovation Industry Solutions Award) - Sustainability (15% across all categories) [10]. Group 4: Benefits of Participation - Participating companies will receive free publicity, leveraging DT New Materials' extensive network of over 100,000 industry followers and 100+ communication groups, enhancing brand visibility through a professional selection process and media support [11]. - Award-winning companies will also have the opportunity to attend the award ceremony for free, receiving a high-end trophy and certificate in front of a large audience, celebrating their achievements with industry peers [12].

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. The fourth edition of the award is set to begin its registration process for 2026, culminating in an award ceremony at the Bio-based 2026 conference on May 21, 2026 [2][22]. 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 and Process - Registration for the 2026 New Leaf Award starts on December 1, 2025, and ends on March 13, 2026. The initial online voting phase will take place from March 16 to March 22, 2026, followed by an online competition and expert review from March 23 to March 27, 2026, with the award ceremony scheduled for May 21, 2026 [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) - Innovation in Application (10% for Innovation Materials Award, 30% for Innovation Application Award) - Functionality (25% for Innovation Materials Award, 25% for Innovation Application Award) - Commercial Value (20% for Innovation Materials Award, 30% for Innovation Industry Solutions Award) - Sustainability (15% across all categories) [10]. Group 4: Benefits of Participation - Participating companies will receive free publicity, leveraging DT New Materials' extensive network of over 100,000 industry followers and 100+ communication groups, enhancing brand visibility through a professional selection process and media support [11]. - Award-winning companies will also have the opportunity to attend the award ceremony for free, receiving a high-end trophy and certificate in front of a large audience, celebrating their achievements with industry peers [12].