ENERGY PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

Presented to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the energy profession and to the candidate’s community in any or all of these areas: educational and collegiate achievements; professional and technical society activities; civic and humanitarian activities, continuing competence; energy management achievements; climate change activities and achievements; and renewable energy activities and achievements.

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

Presented to an individual 35 years of age or younger on January 1, 2021 who has made outstanding contributions to the energy profession and to the candidate’s community in any or all of these areas: educational and collegiate achievements; professional and technical society activities; civic and humanitarian activities, continuing competence; energy management achievements; climate change activities and achievements; and renewable energy activities and achievements.

FEMALE PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

Presented to a Female who has made outstanding contributions to the energy profession and to the candidate’s community in any or all of these areas: educational and collegiate achievements; professional and technical society activities; civic and humanitarian activities, continuing competence; energy management achievements; climate change activities and achievements; and renewable energy activities and achievements.

ENERGY SERVICE COMPANY (ESCO) OF THE YEAR

Presented to an energy saving company for outstanding accomplishments in developing, organising, managing and implementing its corporate energy management program, and for superior service to the Association

COMMERCIAL CORPORATE COMPANY OF THE YEAR

Presented to a commercial corporation, agency, or organization for outstanding accomplishments in developing, organizing, managing and implementing its corporate energy management program, and for superior service to the Association

INDUSTRIAL CORPORATE COMPANY OF THE YEAR

Presented to an industrial corporation, agency, or organization for outstanding accomplishments in developing, organizing, managing and implementing its corporate energy management program, and for superior service to the Association

COMMERCIAL ENERGY PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Recognizes an innovative commercial energy management project in South Africa that has been in

operation for at least six (6) months and can be substantiated with actual installation costs and operating savings.

INDUSTRIAL ENERGY PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Recognizes an innovative industrial energy management project in South Africa that has been in

operation for at least six (6) months and can be substantiated with actual installation costs and operating savings.

INNOVATIVE PROJECT OF THE YEAR

Recognizes an innovative energy project (includes renewables and green projects, and those making significant impact on climate change) that has been in operation for at least six months and can be substantiated with actual installation, operating costs, and achievements. This is a broad category, and all projects are given fair consideration.

ENERGY INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR

Presented to an individual for outstanding achievement and innovation in promoting the adoption of renewable, green, or other innovative energy technologies.

ENERGY MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP AWARD ( ISO 50001 Registered)

Presented to an organization who established an energy management system at one or more company facilities and having a system certified to ISO 50001.

SAEEC RECOGNITION CATEGORIES 2022

ENERGY EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR 

To corporates or individuals for the promotion of educational activities which serve to further the understanding of efficiency and its role in sustainable development in the context of Southern Africa.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY HALL OF FAME 

This recognition award is the highest honor bestowed by SAEEC to a very limited number of distinguished individuals for their lifetime achievements in promoting the practices and principles of energy management.

LEGENDS IN ENERGY 

Recognizing qualified energy professionals at each year’s awards that have reached certain milestones such as serving as an officer in SAEEC or AEE or a local chapter, or receiving an AEE International or National Award.

The Winners of the 2023 SAEEC Energy Awards will be entered into the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) International and Regional Awards.