Award Categories
| Nomination Kit
| Eligibility
| Online Submission Guideline
| FAQ
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FAQ
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How many Award Categories are available in the Green Building Award 2023 (GBA 2023)?
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The Green Building Award 2023 (GBA 2023) covers FIVE Award Categories, including New Buildings (NB), Existing Buildings (EB), Research & Planning (RP), Building Products & Technologies (BPT) and Green Building Leadership (GBL). Please refer to Award Categories for more details.
2.
Is there any new Award Category in GBA 2023?
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No, there is neither a new Main Category nor Sub-Category in GBA 2023, while the "Green Products & Technologies Business" under Green Building Leadership Category (GBL) is renamed from "Green Product Industry Business" to enhance the coverage in response to the market trend. Therefore, the eligibility mentioned in Question 5 below is still applicable to this Sub-Category.
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Can I submit nomination(s) by hard copy or email? When will the Online Submission be available?
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We do not accept nomination(s) submitted by hard copy nor directly via email. You are required to submit the nomination(s) online through this website. Online Submission will be available from 17 April 2023 till 6:00pm (Hong Kong Time), 15 June 2023. You are recommended to study the Nomination Kit and check the Sample Forms to get ready for the information ahead.
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How do I submit nominations online?
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Each applicant should register to create ONE Login Account. Multiple nominations could be managed under one login account.
Once you have obtained the login account, you may fill in the Online Nomination Form according to the instructions on the website and submit the required documents by 6:00pm, 15 June 2023. An auto email will be sent to all contact persons of the nomination upon successful submission.
Check out the Online Submission Guideline for more information. Should you encounter a problem while completing the Online Nomination Form, kindly reach out to us at gba@hkgbc.org.hk.
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Can I submit nominations if I have received an award in the past editions of the Green Building Award?
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Any project can be nominated provided it has never received any Grand Award in the past 2 editions under the same Sub-Category from the previous Green Building Awards.
Any organisation can be nominated provided it has never received any Pioneer Award in the past 2 editions under the same Sub-Category from the previous Green Building Awards.
Please refer to Eligibility for more details.
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Does GBA 2023 accept nominations from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area or overseas?
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The Award accepts nominations from projects operating in Hong Kong and outside Hong Kong. However, the applicant should be a Hong Kong-based organisation, institution, government department, registered company, or individual who is a permanent resident in Hong Kong. All applicants should have direct involvement in the nominated project, research or product.
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When is the nomination deadline?
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The nomination deadline is 15 June 2023 at 6:00pm (Hong Kong Time).
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How do I pay the nomination fee?
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A nomination fee shall be paid for each entry as follows:
| Main Category |
Nomination Fee |
| New Buildings (NB) |
HK$ 8,000 |
| Existing Buildings (EB) |
HK$ 6,500 |
| Research & Planning (RP) |
HK$ 6,500 |
| Building Products & Technologies (BPT) |
HK$ 6,500 |
| Green Building Leadership (GBL) |
HK$ 8,000 |
Payment of the nomination fee should be made either by Cheque or Bank Transfer. The nomination fee will not be refunded in any case.
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What documents are required to be submitted?
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Where can I find the assessment criteria?
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Please refer to Part 1 and Appendix 1 of the Nomination Kit for more information.
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When will the results be announced?
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The list of GBA 2023 Finalists will be announced in Early August. Finalists will be invited to submit the Final Technical Presentation for a 15-minute presentation during the Final Judging on 2 or 3 September 2023.
The announcement of GBA 2023 Award Winners will be made during the Award Presentation Ceremony in Early November. Please refer to the Key Dates and stay tuned to the upcoming Announcement.
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