$1 million award: Abu Dhabi's Burjeel, Response Plus launch new prize

Energy companies with best practices for employee health and well-being eligible for award

Last updated: July 02, 2025 | 07:33

Manoj Nair, Business Editor

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New $1 million award from Burjeel-response Plus open to all energy companies anywhere in the world.

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Dubai: There is a $1 million incentive to be won by energy companies that go the extra mile in taking care of employees' physical and mental wellbeing.

The offer - from Abu Dhabi based hospital operator Burjeel and emergency medical service provider Response Plus - is open to companies in the energy sector from anywhere in the world.

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The $1 million 'Human Energy Award' will be won by an organization 'with the most innovative, impactful, and measurable solution' to raise the health and well-being of energy workers.

The first winner will be announced in November.

UAE entities - GEMS and Aster DM - already offer $1 million awards for the best teacher and healthcare worker.

"The Human Energy Awards are the first global recognition platform focused exclusively on workforce wellbeing in the energy industry," said a statement.

The awards are open to organizations of all sizes, with a particular focus on SMEs in the energy supply chain, where the $1 million 'financial incentive can deliver significant operational and cultural impact'.

Who's judging the new prize candidates?

Submissions will be evaluated by an independent jury, which includes Dr. Richard Heron, former vice-president of health and Chief Medical Officer at BP as Chair of the Jury.

He is joined by Vinay Menon, a wellness coach known for his work with elite sporting teams, including Chelsea FC and the Belgium national team at FIFA 2022. There is also John Defterios, formerly with CNN and an economic analyst.

“This initiative is designed to recognise and inspire organizations who think differently about health and well-being," said Steven Wines, CEO of Prometheus Medical International, a subsidiary of Response Plus Holding.

"We want to encourage innovative solutions that make a tangible difference to people across the energy value chain."

Manoj NairBusiness Editor

Manoj Nair, the Gulf News Business Editor, is an expert on property and gold in the UAE and wider region, and these days he is also keeping an eye on stocks as well. Manoj cares a lot for luxury brands and what make them tick, as well as keep close watch on whatever changes the retail industry goes through, whether on the grand scale or incremental. He’s been with Gulf News for 30 years, having started as a Business Reporter. When not into financial journalism, Manoj prefers to see as much of 1950s-1980s Bollywood movies. He reckons the combo is as exciting as it gets, though many will vehemently disagree.