On November 25, 2026, the Hotel Bristol Berlin will be transformed into the stage for the GREEN MONARCH Award ceremony as part of the GreenSign Future Labs. This industry award for the hotel and restaurant sector recognizes actors who combine measurable ecological and social measures with economic success and innovation. The expert jury has made the initial selection and determined the shortlist based on the specified criteria. The decision about the winners now lies with the public.
The nominees for the GREEN MONARCH Award 2026 in the category Hotel (powered by MARTENS & PRAHL) present concrete approaches for energy efficiency, resource conservation and future-proof operating concepts. The following are eligible for voting:
ATLANTIC Hotel Sail City, b'mine Frankfurt Airport, DEKRA Congresshotel Wart, Fuchsbräu Hotel, HIIVE Hotel Oldenburg, Hotel-Restaurant Anne-Sophie, Landrefugium Obermüller, Hotel MORGENROTH, Natur- & Wellnesshotel Brunner Hof, Naturhotel Rainer, theiner's garten and Hotel Wilmina.
In the category Gastro (powered by Admiral), concepts with a focus on regional value creation, circular economy and waste reduction are in the spotlight. The nominees are:
1804 Hirschau, HUGO BOSS Good Times Restaurants, Ringhotel sKreuz, Sodexo Services GmbH and Wasem Kloster Engelthal.
In the category Product (powered by Medeco Cleantec), products and systems for increasing resource efficiency in daily operations are in focus. The nominees are:
Enev-Kit from Aleatec Süd GmbH, Artenglück GmbH, Brasilheroe - Handmade by Família, ClimateCoating, Klimafarbe from Cool Ants Germany, GebaFactor® from Gebauer Elektrotechnik, MushRoots Pilzhack from Infinite Roots, myclimate Deutschland and O-Cycle from Passion Foods GmbH.
The nominees in the category Personality are driving initiatives for a sustainable transformation in the industry. The following individuals are eligible for voting:
Carolin Gennburg (Allianz für Verantwortungsvolle Esskultur), Catharina Fischer (NEXT STOP: FUTURE Podcast), Daniel Weickel (Tourismus Kochel-/Walchensee), Dr. Renée Nicole Wagner (Orascom Hotels Management), Hannes Lichtmannegger (Berghotel Rehlegg), Kristian Steko (Werkstadt Lebenshilfe Nürnberg), Lukas Obendorfer (Der Birkenhof Spa & Genuss Resort) and Tom Rösgen (Achat Hotels).
Here's how the online voting works:
The public, accessible online voting is already active and will run until November 25, 2026. One vote can be cast per email address in each category. The vote will be verified via a confirmation link by email.
The winners will be announced on the evening of November 25, 2026, during the Award Night at the Hotel Bristol Berlin, hosted by Sascha Dalig.
Here's where to go directly to the online voting:
https://www.greensign.events/events/the-green-monarch-award
About GreenSign Service GmbH
GreenSign Service GmbH actively promotes exchange and joint innovation in the tourism and hospitality industry with a focus on sustainable practices. Through practical events, GreenSign creates platforms where professionals can network, share experiences and develop ideas for sustainable transformation. The regional event series GreenSign Community Circle has set important impulses since its start in 2024. The highlight in 2025 was the premiere of the GreenSign Future Lab in Berlin.
The continuation will take place from November 24 to 25, 2026, at the Hotel Bristol Berlin, Vignette Collection. The event will shed light on the future of sustainability in the hospitality industry. The GREEN MONARCH Sustainability Awards will also be awarded during the event, recognizing outstanding actors in the categories Hotel, Gastro, Product and Personality.
