Entries close in one week

This year marks the 16th New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards, and we are inviting you to showcase your incredible people, projects, and achievements.

Highlighting your success not only recognises the effort behind it, but also helps drive inspiration across the wider industry. Your organisation or team is making a meaningful contribution to the sector, so don’t miss the chance to put it forward – complete your entry today.

Entries close 5pm, Wednesday 6 May.

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 – sponsored by Ergo Consulting
• Young Energy Professional of the Year – sponsored by Elemental Group

Request your entry form here and put your achievements in the spotlight.  

Purchase your tickets to join the celebration on 19 August at Tākina, Wellington, including the after party, here.

To discuss sponsorship opportunities please contact: james.wardhaugh@freemanmedia.co.nz