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.