2022 Summit Awards
NOMINATIONS now closed
The inaugural Summit Awards, which include the Peak Award for Excellence in Leadership, the Luminary Award for Pursuing Energy Equity and the Vanguard Award for Innovation in Efficient Energy, recognize the individuals and organizations forging a more equitable, energy efficient Southeast.
We look forward to sharing the award winners with you at the Summit Awards Lunch on Tuesday, October 4!
Peak award for excellence in leadership
(individual)
Leadership is a multifaceted quality that creates a clarity of mission, an environment which encourages innovation at all levels of an organization, empowers others within the organization and in the community. This award is given to an exceptional individual who demonstrates leadership in the efficient energy sector, considering greater energy efficiency, low- and zero-emission transportation, equitable energy benefits and burdens, and the advancement of the community at large.
If you have trouble with the online form, you can download a pdf to submit your nomination.
luminary award for pursuing energy equity
(organization or program)
Energy equity is measured by the presence of an inclusive decision-making process, the equitable distribution of both the costs and advantages of energy use to the entire community, accounting for historic prejudice and inequality and a view of how future generations will be impacted by choices made today. This award celebrates the accomplishments of an outstanding organization or program that has made significant strides in pursuing energy equity by sharing in the benefits and burdens of the energy transition regardless of income, race, ethnicity, gender or geographic location. Benefits of an equitable energy transition include greater access to efficient energy technologies, a more diverse workforce, healthier buildings and people, more resilient buildings and a more vibrant economy for all.
If you have trouble with the online form, you can download a pdf to submit your nomination.
Vanguard award for Innovation in efficient energy
(organization or program)
At its best, efficient energy is a holistic approach to the generation, distribution and utilization of energy that maximizes social benefit and promotes prosperity. Efficient energy includes programs to optimize energy use in residential and commercial buildings, zero- and low-emission transportation and advanced technology. Innovation in efficient energy is characterized by a new method, technology or idea that has resulted in a net-new advancement in efficient energy. This award recognizes an outstanding organization or program that has championed an innovative approach to efficient energy in the Southeast.
If you have trouble with the online form, you can download a pdf to submit your nomination.
PDF Form Submission
To submit a pdf form, click the “Submit” button at the end of the form or send the completed form to Sarah Burgher at sburgher@seealliance.org.