The Nigeria Energy Forum presents the 2016 SUSTAINABLE ENERGY AFRICA AWARDS. The award recognizes pioneering individuals, institutions and organizations on excellence, strong commitment, and for significant contribution to the development and/or deployment of sustainable energy technologies and/or solutions in Africa. The awards will be given on the 12th of April, 2016 at the Dinner of the Nigeria Energy Forum, Oriental Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria.
AWARDS CATEGORIES
Categories include
- Outstanding Contribution Award
- International Partnerships of the Year
- Energy Efficiency Award
- Energy Project of the Year.
Special award categories include Emerging Leaders Award, and Women in Energy Award
Outstanding Contribution Award recognizes individuals, institutions and organizations that have developed and/or deployed technology solutions with measurable impact in improving energy access in Africa.
International Partnerships of the Year recognizes institutions, organizations with strong commitment and impact in developing energy solutions in Africa Energy Efficiency Award recognizes organizations that are dedicated to increasing or promoting energy efficiency and the reduction of carbon footprints in Africa.
Energy Project of the Year recognizes individuals and organizations that have made the most outstanding contributions to the development of energy projects in Africa.
Emerging Leaders Award recognizes the contributions of upcoming young professionals in various energy sectors.
Women in Energy Awards recognizes the contributions of women including young professionals, in the development and management of energy solutions.
For nominations or to find out more about the awards submission process, please visit www.thenef.org or contact info@thenef.org.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- Individuals including researchers and entrepreneurs with proven track record of contributions to the energy sector.
- Universities playing a crucial role in the development of innovative energy solutions.
- Private organizations showing strong commitment to skill and people development in energy disciplines.
- Organizations involved in increasing energy access for remote communities, homes or businesses.
- Organizations showing strong commitment in improving energy efficiency and use in facilities, including residential, commercial and public buildings.
- Financial institutions showing strong commitment to supporting the development, deployment or establishment of sustainable energy projects in Africa.
- NGOs showing demonstrable impact in increasing energy education and access, particularly for vulnerable groups
- Organizations with innovative energy solutions with measurable impact or potentials to improve manufacturing, agriculture, sanitation, and water access in Africa.
- Upcoming young professionals in the energy sector that could demonstrate contributions or potential impact.
- Women in the development and management of energy solutions and young women with exceptional leadership characteristics in energy disciplines.
Submission Guidelines
All nominations must be done via www.thenef.org. You can enter directly (nominee) or nominate someone else, company, or organization (nominator). Download the “About SEAA” document for guidelines in each award categories. To ensure you/your candidate has the greatest chances of success, please provide sufficient background information. This could include newspaper article, CV, high impact peer-reviewed publications, pictures, videos or other relevant documents. All supporting information should be sent to info@nef.org. The subject line of the email should read, ‘Sustainable Energy Africa Awards’. Please name the files as: First&Last Name/Organisation (e.g. John Appiah/University of Accra). All entries and supporting documents must be received by 11:59 PM GMT, February 15, 2016. The email submission must contain a cover page with the nominee’s full name, address, phone number and email address.
