Awards
Peter Ritter von Rittinger Award
The Peter Ritter von Rittinger International Heat Pump Award is the highest international award in the air conditioning, heat pump and refrigeration field and was introduced at the Las Vegas Conference (8th IEA Heat Pump Conference).
This award highlights outstanding contributions to the advancement of international collaboration in research, policy development and applications for energy-efficient heat pumping technologies. It is awarded every three years in conjunction with the International Heat Pump Conference.
The Rittinger award is named for Peter Ritter von Rittinger who is credited with the design and installation of the first energy-conserving heat pump system at a salt works in Upper Austria in 1855.
Documents for nomination
If you wish to nominate someone that has made outstanding contributions to the advancement of international collaboration in research, policy development and applications for energy-efficient heat pumping technologies, please visit the IEA HPT Rittinger Award website to download the Award Guidelines and Nomination Form.
The highlight of the gala dinner at the 15th IEA Heat Pump Conference will be the presentation of the Peter Ritter von Rittinger International Heat Pump Award.
More information on the award: heatpumpingtechnologies.org/about-hpt-tcp/rittinger-award/
Best Paper and Pitch Award
Best Scientific Paper Award, Best Applied Research Paper Award and Best Pitch Award
As a highlight of the conference’s closing session, two outstanding contributions will be recognised for excellence in research and presentation.
The Best Scientific Paper Award and Best Applied Research Paper Award honors the most exceptional scientific and applied research paper presented at the conference, selected based on innovation, technical quality, and relevance to the advancement of heat pump technologies.
The Best Pitch Award celebrates the most compelling and impactful presentation, acknowledging clarity of communication, engagement with the audience, and the ability to effectively convey key insights.
Both awards will be presented during the official closing session, recognising the contributions that have made a significant impact on this year’s conference.