Energy Distributor of the Year
Award purpose
This award recognises an energy distribution organisation that has demonstrated outstanding overall performance across operational, customer, commercial, environmental, social and governance, and workforce measures during the past year.
Eligibility
Open to New Zealand energy network organisations including:
- electricity transmission and distribution networks
- EV charging network operators
- natural gas networks
- LPG networks
- transport fuel networks
- private network owners
Period assessed
The last 12-18 months from the award entry due date.
What entrants should address
- operational and network performance
- technical excellence and service delivery
- innovation and continuous improvement
- commercial and financial performance
- customer and stakeholder engagement
- environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives
- workforce wellbeing and organisational culture
- overall organisational performance and leadership
Judging focus
Judges will particularly consider:
- network reliability and operational performance
- effective asset stewardship and service delivery
- innovation and business improvement initiatives
- commercial sustainability and financial performance
- stakeholder, customer and community outcomes
- workforce engagement and wellbeing
- environmental, social and governance leadership
Judging criteria and weightings
| Criterion | Weighting |
|---|---|
| Impact and outcomes |
25% |
| Innovation and improvement |
15% |
| Leadership and collaboration |
20% |
| Delivery excellence |
25% |
| Future value, sustainability and resilience |
15% |
Evidence requirements
Entrants should support claims with measurable results and relevant evidence.