Innovation in Energy Award
Award purpose
This award recognises a breakthrough innovation that is creating significant value for customers, communities, organisations, or the wider energy sector.
Eligibility
Open to organisations (such as retailers, generators, network companies, pipeline owners, oil/gas explorers and producers), startups, and partnerships, operating in New Zealand's energy sector.
Period assessed
Initiatives undertaken over the last two years (started, completed or ongoing)
What entrants should address
- the challenge or opportunity identified
- the innovation developed
- how it differs from conventional approaches
- adoption and implementation
- outcomes achieved
- potential for wider industry impact
Judging focus
Judges will particularly consider:
- originality and innovation
- industry significance
- demonstrated impact
- scalability and adoption potential
- contribution to the future energy sector
Judging criteria and weightings
| Criterion | Weighting |
|---|---|
| Impact and outcomes |
20% |
| Innovation and improvement |
45% |
| Leadership and collaboration |
5% |
| Delivery excellence |
10% |
| Future value, sustainability and resilience |
20% |
Evidence requirements
Entrants should provide outcome data, adoption measures, commercial evidence, technical validation, case studies, and supporting evidence of impact.