Our Apex Award is bestowed on an exceptional individual who has garnered widespread success and recognition in the sector. This prestigious honour celebrates their adeptness in tackling challenges, their dedication to implementing innovative solutions, and their notable achievements throughout the year under review, all contributing significantly to Ghana’s energy development. Both public and private sector personalities are eligible for consideration in this category. It is noteworthy that this award is categorised into two, where awards are presented to male and female winners respectively.
This award recognises the heads of organisations who embody exemplary management practices. Their transformative leadership styles and ingenious methodologies have significantly contributed to the success and advancement of their organisations.
This award recognises exemplary forward-thinking organisational heads who, through their visionary leadership and notable achievements, have displayed a strong commitment to developing strategic plans that propel Ghana’s energy sector forward. The recipient must stand out as a leader among their peers, showcasing exceptional foresight and dedication to advancing the nation's energy goals.
This award recognises organisational leaders within Ghana's energy sector who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and leadership in driving workforce capacity development to ensure their teams possess the necessary skills and expertise to undertake projects effectively. Recipients of this award have implemented innovative strategies, training programs, and initiatives aimed at enhancing the capabilities and competencies of their workforce in alignment with Ghana's local content and participation policies. These leaders prioritise skills development, knowledge transfer, and professional growth opportunities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within their organisations. Their efforts contribute significantly to building a skilled and capable workforce, driving productivity, innovation, and sustainable growth within Ghana's energy sector.
Presented to a company that has achieved exceptional results and earned a stellar reputation in the energy sector. The nominee must have demonstrated comprehensive leadership, including advancements in digitalisation, ensuring business continuity, safeguarding the interests of workers, and achieving profitability.
Awarded to an organisation, academic institution, think tank, NGO or public institution, whose leadership, operations, programmes and initiatives have positively impacted Ghana’s energy development.
This award celebrates an organisation that has demonstrated commendable leadership and commitment to promoting local content and participation in Ghana's energy sector. The recipient organisation has implemented policies, practices, and initiatives that prioritise the inclusion of local stakeholders, materials, personnel, financing, goods and services to drive socio-economic development and empowerment.
Presented to a young individual whose accomplishments showcase exceptional potential, distinguishing them as emerging leaders in the sector. Eligible candidates must be between the ages of eighteen (18) and forty (40).
Presented to a company emerging as a key player in the energy sector, demonstrating rapid growth and a clear long-term strategy for sustainable business development. Eligible candidates must have been in operation for less than ten (10) years. Nominee applications must include a copy of the Registrar General’s Certificate to Commence Business.
This honour is given to individuals who have left an indelible mark on Ghana’s energy sector through significant contributions to the advancement of the sector. Eligible candidates must possess a minimum of ten (10) years of documented experience in the sector, with noteworthy projects or policies to their credit.
This award acknowledges the remarkable efforts of individuals in Ghana's clean energy development journey. It aims to honour contributions that are advancing Ghana’s gradual and equitable transition efforts, inspiring others to follow suit. Candidates must have demonstrated inspiring leadership, a strong sense of personal responsibility, and significant influence as catalysts for change.
This award celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions to the development and promotion of local content and participation policies in Ghana's energy sector. The recipient has not only advocated for the inclusion of Ghanaian individuals, businesses, and industries in energy-related initiatives but has also played a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the policy framework itself, driving positive change and fostering sustainable growth within the sector.
Presented to an exceptional journalist, correspondent, reporter, writer, anchor, documentary maker, editor, or media professional who has served the sector and public interest through sound reporting and outstanding work. The nominee must have demonstrated a commitment to presenting relevant and credible energy-related news which addresses critical issues, educates the public, and creates a meaningful impact.
Awarded to individuals or organisations within the energy sector that demonstrate innovative thinking through creative ideas, technologies, products, programmes, or solutions aimed at addressing challenges and enhancing efficiency.
Awarded to a body of experts under a corporate body recognised for their strategic research and advocacy concerning significant energy sector matters, both nationally and globally. The think tank should excel in engaging the public on various policy issues to enhance debate, foster cooperation among stakeholders, promote accountability and transparency, educate the public, and drive the growth of Ghana's energy sector.
This award is given to an individual, recognised for offering tactical insights and advocacy on significant energy sector matters. The awardee should excel in engaging the public on diverse policy issues to enhance debate, foster cooperation among stakeholders, promote accountability and transparency, educate the public, and drive the growth of Ghana’s energy sector.
This award acknowledges donor agencies, organisations, banks, or institutions that offer crucial funding and investments to support energy-related policies, programmes, initiatives, and projects in Ghana.
The Award recognises an outstanding collaborative initiative or project that effectively leverages local resources, talent, and expertise. This partnership should exemplify successful cooperation between two or more entities, fostering sustainable development, enhancing local capacities, and promoting economic and social growth.
This award honours an organisation whose leadership and efforts have yielded outstanding power generation from their power generation sources. This includes innovative design, timely engineering upgrades, reliable generation with minimal downtime, competitive pricing, or sustainable generation practices in an environmentally friendly manner.
This award appreciates initiatives that calculatedly address carbon emissions and enhance environmental protection. Following the implementation of the initiative, there must be a significant reduction in the carbon footprint of the specific organisation or locality.
The Award recognises outstanding projects and initiatives within Ghana's energy sector that demonstrate exemplary commitment to local content and participation. It celebrates initiatives that prioritise the engagement and empowerment of the local workforce, communities, businesses, and stakeholders throughout all stages of project planning, implementation, and operation. Eligible projects showcase innovative approaches to maximising local content, fostering skill development, creating jobs, and promoting sustainable socio-economic growth. The recipient exemplifies excellence in local content integration, setting a benchmark for inclusive development and prosperity within the energy sector.
Awarded to a sustainable off-grid project or venture that provides economically viable and environmentally responsible electrification solutions to underserved communities. The project should incorporate various renewable energy applications and demonstrate reliability.
This award is presented to an energy sector company or institution that has demonstrated excellence in utilising diverse marketing channels to effectively communicate its message to the public. Through their efforts, they have successfully built widespread brand recognition and loyalty.
This award is given to an energy sector organisation that has shown remarkable dedication and contribution to addressing social challenges through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. These initiatives must have significantly improved the welfare of a specific group of people or community.
This award honours organisations that have led initiatives to create, implement or attain comprehensive workplace health, safety and security standards or certificates to enhance productive organisational operations.
Please note that the non-competitive awards section is not open for nomination submissions. Eligible candidates for this section are determined by the Awarding Panel and Awards Secretariat.
This award is given to a young and emerging leader in the energy sector whose consistent efforts and achievements have garnered widespread recognition and proven pivotal to the sector's growth. Eligible candidates must be between the ages of thirty-five (35) and forty (45).
This award recognises women in the energy sector who have challenged the status quo through notable career achievements in areas such as policy development and advocacy, research, field operations, and administration. Honourees demonstrate outstanding leadership, exceptional performance, and significant contributions to energy development. Special emphasis is placed on their efforts to advance gender mainstreaming and promote equal opportunities within the sector.
Awarded to a public servant who, through their office, has significantly contributed to Ghana’s energy development during the year in review.
This honour is bestowed on an individual who has made momentous contributions to the development of Ghana's energy sector through transformative decisions, extensive participation, and dedicated service over their lifetime. Eligible candidates must have at least ten years of documented achievements in the sector.
