| Assoc. Prof. Dr | Cornelia | Vasile | Romanian Academy, "P.Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry | Romania | Biomimetic and Bio-inspired Composites | bio-based materials | Best Paper Award | fiberreinforcedpolymer.com |
| Assoc Prof Dr | Nannan | Wang | Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology | China | Composite Materials Science | Heterogeneous Fenton-like Catalyst | Best Research Award | |
| Prof | Hui | Wang | Wuhan University of Technology | China | Manufacturing Processes for FRPs | adhesive bonding of composites | Best Researcher Award | |
| Dr | Pengfei | Wang | University of Science and Technology of China | China | Advanced Fiber Technologies | Mechanical performance of carbon based fiber composites | Best Researcher Award | fiberreinforcedpolymer.com |
| Prof Dr | Yong-Gang | Xia | Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine | China | Natural Fibers | polysaccharides | Best Researcher Award | |
| Dr | Yaojie | Xu | Beijing Institute of Technology | China | Fiber Characterization and Testing | Fiber modification/Ballistic performance/Protection | Best Researcher Award | fiberreinforcedpolymer.com |
| Dr | Yanglei | Xu | Beijing Forestry University | China | Fiber Reinforcement in Composites | cellulose fiber | Best Researcher Award | |
| Dr | Lingyun | Yi | Central South University | China | FRP Recycling Strategies | Resource Recycling | Best Researcher Award | fiberreinforcedpolymer.com |
| Assoc Prof Dr | Lei | Zhang | Tianjin Univerisity | China | Advanced Manufacturing Technologies for FRPs | Injet-printing technology | Best Researcher Award | |
| Mr | Wei | Zhang | Liaocheng University | China | Others | Rock mechanics and roadway supporting | Young Scientist Award | |
| Assoc. Prof. Dr | Jiao-Long | Zhang | Tongji University | China | FRP in Civil Engineering | Applications of FRP rebars in tunnel and underground structures | Best Researcher Award | fiberreinforcedpolymer.com |
| Assoc. Prof. Dr | Xiaofang | Zhao | Beijing University of Technology | China | Structural Mechanics of FRPs | The multi-field coupling mechanism of the ferroelectric materials | Best Researcher Award | fiberreinforcedpolymer.com |