RenewableUK, the trade and professional body representing the wind, wave and tidal energy industries, has announced a shortlist of nominations for the association’s inaugural Energy Awards.
More than five hundred guests, including business leaders and politicians, will attend the awards ceremony at a hotel in central London on 27th June.
A member of the panel of judges, RenewableUK’s Director of Policy, Dr Gordon Edge , said:
“The standard of nominations was extraordinarily high, which made the shortlisting process extremely difficult. There are so many companies, organisations and individuals working hard to build Britain’s new low-carbon economy. It’s right to recognise those who are giving us a secure supply of clean energy, creating tens of thousands of jobs and giving us long term protection against the price shocks associated with fossil fuels. These achievements deserve to be highlighted, celebrated and rewarded”.
The 10 awards categories, including nominations, are:
1. Renewables Campaigner Award – recognising excellence and leadership in the movement for public support for renewable energy.
2. Community Engagement Award – exceptional and innovative practice in community engagement and involvement.
3. Product and Innovation Award – recognising a company which has invested in an innovative product or process to take forward the renewables industry.
4. Community Project Award – an outstanding renewable energy project developed in close partnership with the local community.
5. Large Project Award – exceptional achievement in a large scale project during all stages of its development.
6. Lifetime Achievement Award – the contribution of an outstanding individual who has made the development of renewable energy their life’s work. (Details to follow).
7. Politician – recognising a UK politician who has made an outstanding contribution to the promotion of renewable energy over the last twelve months.
8. Trainee of the Year – an individual who has demonstrated outstanding results.
9. Health and Safety Award (in conjunction with The Crown Estate) recognising outstanding best practice and performance. (The award winner, E.ON Climate and Renewables, was announced at RenewableUK’s Health and Safety conference in February. It will be re-presented to E.ON at the Awards ceremony on 27th June). 10. Corporate Social Responsibility Award (in conjunction with Renewable World) recognising a company demonstrating leadership and excellent practice in corporate social responsibility across their business.
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Offshore WIND staff, May 22, 2012; Image: ebookers