1. Best Paper Award

This award recognizes the most outstanding paper presented at the conference, as judged by a panel of experts.

2. Best Student Presentation Award

Awarded for exceptional presentation and delivery during the conference sessions.

3. Best Poster Award

Any presenting author of a paper submitted with the presentation type of “Best Poster Award” will be eligible for this award. Winners will be selected by the APC 2026 Committee.

4. Early Career Award

Everyone within the age of 50 by 20 January 2026 with a doctor degree is eligible for Early Career Award. Application could be made during registration. The applicant is required to submit representative publications (up to 3) and full CV for judges to review. All publications need to provide impact factor, citation and major research contribution.

Submit the following materials through：https://iconf.young.ac.cn/PQOYQ.

5. Sustainable Photonics Student Achievement Awards

Categories: Undergraduate / Master / PhD

Awarded to students who produce high-quality theses, dissertations, or reports. Applicants will be evaluated by an expert panel.

Eligibility:

• Must be an undergraduate, Master, or PhD student before 20 January 2026.
• Work must be produced between 1 January 2025 and 1 January 2026.

Application Procedure:

Submit the following materials through：https://iconf.young.ac.cn/PQOYQ.

• English abstract of the thesis, dissertation, or report (within 1 page);
• A supporting letter from the supervisor or mentor;
• CV and transcript of the applicant;
• Thesis, dissertation, or report in PDF;
• Student ID card.

Application Deadline: 20 January 2026.

Winners will be informed via email, and awards will be presented on 04 February 2026 during the SPC opening ceremony.

6. Sustainable Photonics Technology Innovation Award

Awards will be given for innovative ideas or products that demonstrate new inventions, new technologies, or new concepts in the fields of sustainable photonics. Awards will include the Best Innovation Award, the Most Commercial Value Award, and the Most Creative Award, awarded to outstanding projects.

Applications will be evaluated by an expert panel appointed by the SPC Technical Program Committee. This is a platform for sustainable photonics researchers and engineers to showcase their innovative sustainable photonics product ideas or engineering solutions.

Application Procedure:

Submit the following materials through：https://iconf.young.ac.cn/PQOYQ.

• Download and complete the award application form;
• Supporting materials such as PPT, poster, video, etc.;
• Student ID card (if the applicant is a student).

Application Deadline: 20 January 2026.

Winners will be informed via email, and awards will be presented on 04 February 2026 during the APC opening ceremony.