AREA and World Refrigeration Day (WRD) have officially kicked off the third edition of the contest that annually rewards the best female refrigeration professional in Europe.
The third edition of the Women in Cooling Video Competition, organized by AREA in collaboration with World Refrigeration Day, is officially open, providing a unique platform for women professionals in the refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump (RACHP) sector. This annual initiative aims to highlight and promote women’s skills in the industry, both in best operational practices and in innovative design.
About the competition
The competition is open to women associated with organizations that are members of AREA or employed by companies represented by these associations. Participants are invited to create a video, with a maximum length of 10 minutes, documenting their proficiency one of the key technical aspects of the RACHP sector:
- Category A – Mastery of best RACHP practices: the videos must demonstrate operational skills such as installation, commissioning, refrigerant recovery, or fault repair.
- Category B – Excellence in RACHP Design: in the style of “A Day in the Life”, the videos should tell the story of the experience of designing RACHP systems, from the conception to the practical realization in the field.
The deadline for submitting the video is Sunday, May 4, 2025, at midnight: it must be posted privately on the Facebook page of AREA: “AREA” or sent via email to info@area-eur.be.
Evaluation Criteria and Jury
The videos will be evaluated based on the quality of the explanations, the appropriate use of technical tools and equipment, and adherence to safety regulations in the management of refrigerants. The evaluation committee is comprised of the secretariat of World Refrigeration Day, the Board of Directors of AREA Skills Task Force, along with representatives for the initiative INWIC (International Women in Cooling).
Awards and Awards Ceremony
The awards for each category are going to be:
- 1st place: €1,000 + trophy
- 2nd place: €500 + trophy
- 3rd place: trophy
The two winners of the first prize will be hosted at the 21st European Conference organized by UNEP-IIR-AREA-CSG, scheduled to take place in Milan on June 12 and 13, 2025. AREA, through ATF, will cover the travel and accommodation expenses for the event. The names of the winners will be officially announced on May 23, 2025, during the AREA General Assembly in Istanbul.
Deadlines and Promotion
Candidates will be able to submit videos from November 2024 until May 4, 2025. AREA and the 25 organizations that comprise it will promote the competition at a national level, and additional promotional activities will take place on March 8, International Women’s Day.
More info about the contest:
- https://area-eur.be/news/area-women-cooling-video-competition-3rd-edition
- https://area-eur.be/pages/women-cooling
The complete regulation is available below: