Awards entry tips webinar - recording now available
27 Feb 2026

If you missed the Energy Awards entry tips webinar on Wednesday, you can access the recording and transcript here.
Irwin Munro, general manager at Freeman, and Toby Stevenson, judge, explain what makes a strong submission and the key criteria judges are looking for.
Do you have a good story to share? Request your entry form here.
Entries close Wednesday 6 May: start your entry today!
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
To discuss sponsorship opportunities please contact: james.wardhaugh@freemanmedia.co.nz
Book tickets here.