Awards entry tips webinar - register today

9 Feb 2026

Sign up for our informative webinar to learn more about the New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards and how to make your entry standout. We will cover:

  • detailed information about the categories
  • advice and tips on how to craft your entry
  • entry criteria and what the judges are looking for
  • answers to any questions you have

The judges don't have any preconceived ideas as to what success looks like, your business-as-usual might be so excellent as to take the award home on the night.

Awards entry tips webinar: Wednesday 25 February, 10:00am - 10:45am

Click here to sign up for the webinar.

Hosts: Irwin Munro - general manager, Freeman, and Toby Stevenson - judge.

2026 award categories
We have 10 awards available this year:

Innovation in Energy Award - sponsored by Ara Ake
Energy Retailer of the Year - sponsored by EDMI
Large Energy User Initiative of the Year - sponsored by EECA
Energy Distributor of the Year - sponsored by Axos Systems
Energy Project of the Year - sponsored by China Construction Bank (New Zealand)
Community Initiative of the Year - sponsored by Eagle Technology
FutureForce Award - sponsored by Ngākau Hihiko
Low Carbon Future Award - sponsorship available
Well-being Award - sponsorship available
Young Energy Professional of the Year - sponsored by Elemental Group


You can request entry forms here.