arcenciel has received several awards for its work towards sustainable development in a wide range of fields
2025
Awarded by:
The Paragon Parades
The Loubnani Prize (2025)
arcenciel received the Loubnani prize showcasing Lebanon's Industrial export ready market, and for it's overall achievements in the past 40 years. The event was held at the Middle East Airlines training center.
2024
Awarded by:
Ministry of Industry
Made in Lebanon (2024)
This cerificate recognizes arcenciel's participation in the Made In Lebanon Exhibition showcasing production in all income generating units (ceramics production, food processing, assistive devices, and upcycled clothing) championing local manufacturing.
2022
Awarded by:
UNEP
Champions of the Earth (2022)
This award recognizes the organization's transformative action in preventing and reversing ecosystem degradation.
arcenciel received the “Lauréat du prix 2018 de la fondation CMA-CGM” for its continuous support of marginalised people and mainly disadvantaged children.
arcenciel was awarded $15,000 in finalise its study on 11 strains of indigenous actinobacteria. The project's main objective is to optimise the compost industry through the use of an innovative bacterial inoculum.
arcenciel_s co-founder Pierre Issa, received the Social Entrepreneurship Award during the Changemaker Festival.
2017
Awarded by:
World Learning
World Learning (2017)
arcenciel was thanked for its valuable contribution to the success of the Leaders for Democracy Fellowship Program.
2016
Awarded by:
Ford Motor Company
Ford, Conservation and Environmental Grant (2016)
Arcenciel was awarded $12,000 in funding for The Lebanese Conservation Volunteers (LCV) project which looks at climate change and how the increasing threat of urbanisation is wreaking havoc on Lebanon's biodiversity.
The Spanish government honored Mr. Pierre Issa, co-founder of arcenciel, with the prestigious Commander of the Order of the Civil Merit. The Spanish Ambassador, Ms Milagros Hernando, personally bestowed the Commander of the Spanish Order of Merit upon Mr. Issa.
2015
Awarded by:
TUV Austria
Management system as per EN ISO 9001:2015 - Jisr el Wati Center
Provision of mobility product and services, medical and paramedical consultation, social and communal support and porcelain items production.
During the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Summit for the Middle East and North Africa, arcenciel won the "MENA CSR Excellence" prize in the Sustainable Environment category which took place in Dubai.
2015
Awarded by:
TUV Austria
Management system as per EN ISO 9001:2015 - Domaine de Taanayel
Dairy Farming and products manufacturing, agricultural crop production, ecotourism site operation, recyclable waste management, post-harvest services for fruits and vegetables
The General Director of the Dubai Municipality and the Executive Director of the United Nations Program UN HABITAT rewarded arcenciel with the Certificate of Best Practices for the environmental program initiative Solidarity Based on the Network for Sustainable Management of Water.
2014
Awarded by:
United Nations Alliance of Civilizations & BMW Group
The Intercultural Innovation Award (2014 – 5th Place)
This award recognizes arcenciel for its project "A Circus School for Intercultural Dialogue" in Bali, Indonesia.
arcenciel received the Energy Globe National Lebanese Prize for its solidarity project in creating a waste recycling management network. This project was executed in partnership with Advantage Austria-Official Trade Promotion, at the Organization of the Republic of Austria.
2014
Awarded by:
Lebanese CSO Coalition "Wahdatouna Khalasouna"
"Wahdatouna Khalasouna" prize
arcenciel was awarded the "Wahdatouna khalasouna" (Our unity is our salvation) prize for its contribution to civil peace in Lebanon.
2014
Awarded by:
U.N.D.P - M.A.S
Best Idealistic NGO (2014)
arcenciel received the award for “Best Idealistic NGOs (BINGO)” in the environmental sector.
2014
Awarded by:
Waterfront City - Dbayeh Seaside
Waterfront Cities Commit Trophy (2014)
arcenciel received the trophy and $30,000 for its “Recycle for Solidarity” initiative, as part of the Rolling Caps project.
2014
Awarded by:
French Government
Knight in the French National Order of the Legion of Honor (2014)
Mr. Pierre Issa, co-founder of arcenciel, accepted his award as Chevalier dans l’ordre de la Légion d’Honneur from M. Paoli, Ambassador of France to Lebanon, in a ceremony at the Domaine de Taanayel. The award, conferred by decree of the President of France, is the highest decoration granted by the French government.
arcenciel was awarded $6,000, for its “Rolling Caps” project which focuses on recyclable waste, specifically plastic bottle caps.
2012
Awarded by:
Nestle
Nestle Prize in Creating Shared Value (2012)
This price recognizes arcenciel's project, Wataneh, the Lebanese sustainable agriculture network to support Lebanese farmers and was awarded CHF 100,000 in Prize monies to invest in this project.
Awarded by Roberto Karam in recognizing arcenciel’s commitment to assisting marginalized people and for its long-term development efforts in environmental, social, and economic areas.
arcenciel aims to vigorously advance national policies in all the sectors in which it is active, while keeping a non-confessional and apolitical stance.
The Youth and Education Sector supports children and young people who are at risk or are in difficulty, through inclusive, hands-on programs that foster confidence, autonomy, and social connection.