
Europe Virtual Off-Track Awards
The Off-Track Awards showcase the range of skills that go into each Shell Eco-marathon project and recognise the outstanding achievements of the teams off the track.
On Tuesday, June 30, 2020, the winners of the final region were announced in Europe Off-Track Awards live on Instagram and Twitter. Norman Koch, Global General Manager Shell Eco-marathon returned as our host, in the virtual show, who alongside a panel of judges revealed the winners. This time special guest Oliver Rowland, Nissan E.dams Formula E driver joined the show to congratulate the teams on their efforts.
We had a brilliant response to the European leg of the competition in all six categories, receiving more than 60 submissions from 15 different countries across the region. With a high calibre of submissions, judging was once again no easy task. Our expert panel applied rigor in their selection process, first shortlisting the best teams in each category and then deciding on the final winners who received EUROS 2,500 in prize money.
Read on for the full list of 2020 Europe Off-Track Award winners.
Watch the 2020 Europe Off-Track Awards Ceremony
2020 Europe Off-Track Winners

Umakit, Turkey
The team developed an innovative in-wheel suspension system that improved vehicle dynamics and allowed the elimination of traditional suspension components. This enabled significant mass reduction that led to an increase in vehicle efficiency. Award presented by Southwest Research Institute.

Green Team Twente, Netherlands
The winning team were chosen for their professional communication plan and three-phase content strategy across a strong mix of media channels. Their engaging content is instantly recognisable with their #GoGreener campaign hashtag – a solid foundation for good brand building.

Eco-Runner Team Delft, Netherlands.
This team were deserving winners with their efficient hydrogen-powered vehicle that was closer to a modern city car and a step closer to sustainable mobility. Their excellent report covered simulation work completed to improve aerodynamic efficiency and weight optimisation. Award presented by Altair.

Hydrogreen Pollub, Poland
The winners were rewarded for their design prototype – a completed ecological vehicle, Hydros, with hydrogen as its power source. The prominent design, consideration to driver’s safety and attention given to recyclable materials shows a great deal of responsibility as future engineers. Award presented by Altair.

Umakit, Turkey
The team impressed the judges with their broad understanding of the circular economy concepts. Their strong focus on using waste as resources – from reprocessing waste plastic for 3-d printed parts, to the modular design for extending life and the re-use of system components – secured the team a second regional award.

AE2 Project Team, Turkey
Demonstrating a compelling commitment to the daily safety practices, this team’s approach to safety is to raise awareness and act proactively. From announcing all security measures, safety equipment, and safety rules in briefings to taking training courses to develop their general HSSE knowledge and culture, their approach was thorough and focussed.

2021 Virtual Off-Track Awards
The Virtual Off-Track Awards are back and submissions for 2021 are OPEN! There are two exciting new categories: Data and Telemetry Award and Simulate to Innovate Award plus great prizes for winners and runners-up to be won. Click here to find out more, download the rules and enter today.

Virtual Learning Sessions
This year we launched a series of Shell Eco-marathon Virtual Learning Sessions streamed live via YouTube. The sessions are a collaboration with our technology partners and enable students to participate, continue to learn and interact from the safety and comfort of their own homes.

The Spirit of Shell Eco-marathon Stories
Beyond the track and technical elements of the competition, there are the people; our student teams who are the heart and soul of Shell Eco-marathon. These awards not only celebrate their passion, determination and spirit, but for the first time capture their stories in their own words.