Nomination Criteria

Detailed judging and scoring benchmarks for each award category

Before Nominating: Please review the specific criteria for your chosen category. Each nomination will be evaluated based on these benchmarks by our independent panel of judges.

ENERGY PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR - MALE

4 Criteria

The apex award honours an exceptional male individual who has attained distinguished success and earned broad recognition within Ghana’s energy sector. It celebrates exemplary leadership, strategic vision, and a proven ability to address critical industry challenges.

Scoring Criteria
# Criteria Description Max Score Weight
1 Leadership and strategic vision 10 25.00%
2 Innovation and problem-solving capability 10 25.00%
3 Contribution to and impact on Ghana’s energy development 10 25.00%
4 Recognition by peers, industry bodies, and the public 10 25.00%
Scoring: Final score = Σ(score × weight) / Σ(weight)
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ENERGY PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR - FEMALE

4 Criteria

The apex award honours an exceptional female individual who has attained distinguished success and earned broad recognition within Ghana’s energy sector. It celebrates exemplary leadership, strategic vision, and a proven ability to address critical industry challenges.

Scoring Criteria
# Criteria Description Max Score Weight
1 Leadership and strategic vision 10 25.00%
2 Innovation and problem-solving capability 10 25.00%
3 Contribution to and impact on Ghana’s energy development 10 25.00%
4 Recognition by peers, industry bodies, and the public 10 25.00%
Scoring: Final score = Σ(score × weight) / Σ(weight)
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CEO OF THE YEAR - POWER

4 Criteria

This award recognises outstanding organisational leaders in the power sector who demonstrate exceptional leadership, strong managerial capability, and clear strategic direction. Through transformative leadership and innovation, recipients have driven organisational growth and achieved operational excellence.

Scoring Criteria
# Criteria Description Max Score Weight
1 Strategic leadership and long-term direction 10 25.00%
2 Operational and financial performance 10 25.00%
3 Innovation and problem-solving 10 25.00%
4 Organisational culture and stakeholder engagement 10 25.00%
Scoring: Final score = Σ(score × weight) / Σ(weight)
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CEO OF THE YEAR - PETROLEUM

4 Criteria

This award recognises outstanding organisational leaders in the petroleum sector who demonstrate exceptional leadership, strong managerial capability, and clear strategic direction. Through transformative leadership and innovation, recipients have driven organisational growth and achieved operational excellence.

Scoring Criteria
# Criteria Description Max Score Weight
1 Strategic leadership and long-term direction 10 25.00%
2 Operational and financial performance 10 25.00%
3 Innovation and problem-solving 10 25.00%
4 Organisational culture and stakeholder engagement 10 25.00%
Scoring: Final score = Σ(score × weight) / Σ(weight)
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VISIONARY LEADERSHIP AWARD

4 Criteria

This award acknowledges leaders whose bold thinking and future-oriented strategies have significantly advanced Ghana’s energy sector. The recipient demonstrates the ability to anticipate industry trends, develop impactful long-term strategies, and inspire alignment with national energy priorities.

Scoring Criteria
# Criteria Description Max Score Weight
1 Strategic foresight and future orientation 10 25.00%
2 Innovation and problem-solving 10 25.00%
3 Peer recognition and industry influence 10 25.00%
4 Contribution to and impact on Ghana’s energy development 10 25.00%
Scoring: Final score = Σ(score × weight) / Σ(weight)
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ENERGY ICON OF THE DECADE

4 Criteria

This premier individual honour affirms a distinguished figure whose sustained contributions over the past ten years have fundamentally shaped and advanced Ghana’s energy sector. The recipient is celebrated for enduring influence, visionary leadership, and a legacy of measurable impact.

Scoring Criteria
# Criteria Description Max Score Weight
1 Sustained impact and contribution over the past decade 10 25.00%
2 Leadership, vision, and sector influence 10 25.00%
3 Legacy and transformational achievements 10 25.00%
4 National and industry recognition 10 25.00%
Scoring: Final score = Σ(score × weight) / Σ(weight)
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OUTSTANDING LOCAL CONTENT INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR

4 Criteria

This award appreciates a project or initiative that significantly advances local content and inclusive participation within Ghana’s energy sector. It celebrates efforts that empower local communities, businesses, and the workforce across the project lifecycle. Eligible initiatives must demonstrate innovative strategies in building local capacity, creating employment, supporting indigenous enterprises, and contributing to socio-economic development.

Scoring Criteria
# Criteria Description Max Score Weight
1 Local workforce and enterprise engagement 10 25.00%
2 Skills development and knowledge transfer 10 25.00%
3 Community impact and inclusiveness 10 25.00%
4 Sustainability and innovation in local content strategy 10 25.00%
Scoring: Final score = Σ(score × weight) / Σ(weight)
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ENERGY COMPANY OF THE YEAR - POWER

4 Criteria

This award recognises an outstanding energy company in the power sector that demonstrates excellence across its operations. The recipient exemplifies resilience, strong governance, and a commitment to sustainable growth, setting a benchmark for industry performance.

Scoring Criteria
# Criteria Description Max Score Weight
1 Operational excellence and resilience 10 25.00%
2 Digitalisation, innovation and problem-solving 10 25.00%
3 Workforce welfare and organisational culture 10 25.00%
4 Financial performance and sector impact 10 25.00%
Scoring: Final score = Σ(score × weight) / Σ(weight)
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ENERGY COMPANY OF THE YEAR - PETROLEUM

4 Criteria

This award recognises an outstanding energy company in the petroleum sector that demonstrates excellence across its operations. The recipient exemplifies resilience, strong governance, and a commitment to sustainable growth, setting a benchmark for industry performance.

Scoring Criteria
# Criteria Description Max Score Weight
1 Operational excellence and resilience 10 25.00%
2 Digitalisation, innovation and problem-solving 10 25.00%
3 Workforce welfare and organisational culture 10 25.00%
4 Financial performance and sector impact 10 25.00%
Scoring: Final score = Σ(score × weight) / Σ(weight)
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ENERGY COMPANY OF THE YEAR - RENEWABLE

4 Criteria

This award recognises an outstanding renewable energy company that demonstrates excellence across its operations. The recipient exemplifies resilience, strong governance, and a commitment to sustainable growth, setting a benchmark for industry performance.

Scoring Criteria
# Criteria Description Max Score Weight
1 Operational excellence and resilience 10 25.00%
2 Digitalisation, innovation and problem-solving 10 25.00%
3 Workforce welfare and organisational culture 10 25.00%
4 Financial performance and sector impact 10 25.00%
Scoring: Final score = Σ(score × weight) / Σ(weight)
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ENERGY INSTITUTION OF THE YEAR

4 Criteria

This award recognises an institution (such as a public agency, academic institution, think tank, or NGO) that has made a measurable and meaningful contribution to Ghana’s energy sector. The institution should demonstrate influence through policy development, knowledge advancement, capacity building, or innovation.

Scoring Criteria
# Criteria Description Max Score Weight
1 Operational excellence and continuity 10 25.00%
2 Contribution to policy and sector development 10 25.00%
3 Digitalisation, innovation and problem-solving 10 25.00%
4 Stakeholder engagement and collaboration 10 25.00%
Scoring: Final score = Σ(score × weight) / Σ(weight)
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PRIVATE SECTOR IMPACT LEADERSHIP AWARD

4 Criteria

This award acknowledges a private sector leader whose strategic direction and corporate leadership have significantly contributed to sector stability, operational efficiency, and growth over the past decade.

Scoring Criteria
# Criteria Description Max Score Weight
1 Leadership impact on organisational and sector performance 10 25.00%
2 Contribution to sector growth and stability 10 25.00%
3 Innovation, investment, and business expansion 10 25.00%
4 Stakeholder engagement and industry influence 10 25.00%
Scoring: Final score = Σ(score × weight) / Σ(weight)
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OUTSTANDING ENGINEER OF THE DECADE AWARD - POWER

4 Criteria

This award honours exceptional engineers in the power sector whose technical expertise and dedication have been critical to sustaining Ghana’s energy systems over the past decade. It celebrates key support personnel who operate at the core of infrastructure reliability and performance.

Scoring Criteria
# Criteria Description Max Score Weight
1 Technical excellence and operational contribution 10 25.00%
2 Role in ensuring system stability, safety, and reliability 10 25.00%
3 Innovation and problem-solving in engineering practice 10 25.00%
4 Professional recognition and contribution to sector capacity 10 25.00%
Scoring: Final score = Σ(score × weight) / Σ(weight)
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OUTSTANDING ENGINEER OF THE DECADE AWARD - PETROLEUM

4 Criteria

This award honours exceptional engineers in the petroleum sector whose technical expertise and dedication have been critical to sustaining Ghana’s energy systems over the past decade. It celebrates key support personnel who operate at the core of infrastructure reliability and performance.

Scoring Criteria
# Criteria Description Max Score Weight
1 Technical excellence and operational contribution 10 25.00%
2 Role in ensuring system stability, safety, and reliability 10 25.00%
3 Innovation and problem-solving in engineering practice 10 25.00%
4 Professional recognition and contribution to sector capacity 10 25.00%
Scoring: Final score = Σ(score × weight) / Σ(weight)
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EMERGING FEMALE LEADER IN ENERGY

4 Criteria

This award appreciates a mid-level female professional who demonstrates strong leadership potential and has made meaningful contributions to advancing gender inclusion and empowerment within her organisation or the broader energy sector.

Scoring Criteria
# Criteria Description Max Score Weight
1 Leadership potential and professional development 10 25.00%
2 Contribution to gender inclusion and diversity 10 25.00%
3 Industry engagement and impact 10 25.00%
4 Innovation and impact 10 25.00%
Scoring: Final score = Σ(score × weight) / Σ(weight)
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RISING STAR INDIVIDUAL - MALE

4 Criteria

This award affirms a young male professional whose achievements and leadership demonstrate exceptional promise in the energy sector. The recipient is an emerging leader with a strong track record and the potential for lasting impact. Eligibility: Nominees must be between 18 and 35 years of age at the time of nomination.

Scoring Criteria
# Criteria Description Max Score Weight
1 Leadership qualities and initiative 10 25.00%
2 Problem-solving ability and demonstrated impact 10 25.00%
3 Professional growth and capacity development 10 25.00%
4 Potential to contribute to Ghana’s energy sector 10 25.00%
Scoring: Final score = Σ(score × weight) / Σ(weight)
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RISING STAR INDIVIDUAL - FEMALE

4 Criteria

This award affirms a young female professional whose achievements and leadership demonstrate exceptional promise in the energy sector. The recipient is an emerging leader with a strong track record and the potential for lasting impact. Eligibility: Nominees must be between 18 and 35 years of age at the time of nomination.

Scoring Criteria
# Criteria Description Max Score Weight
1 Leadership qualities and initiative 10 25.00%
2 Problem-solving ability and demonstrated impact 10 25.00%
3 Professional growth and capacity development 10 25.00%
4 Potential to contribute to Ghana’s energy sector 10 25.00%
Scoring: Final score = Σ(score × weight) / Σ(weight)
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RISING STAR COMPANY

4 Criteria

This award celebrates a young company that is rapidly emerging as a key player in the energy sector. The nominee must demonstrate strong growth, innovation, and a clear vision for sustainable, long-term success. Eligibility: Companies must have been in operation for less than ten (10) years. Submissions must include a valid Registrar General’s Certificate to Commence Business.

Scoring Criteria
# Criteria Description Max Score Weight
1 Business growth and performance 10 25.00%
2 Innovation and market differentiation 10 25.00%
3 Sustainability and strategic vision 10 25.00%
4 Industry engagement and impact 10 25.00%
Scoring: Final score = Σ(score × weight) / Σ(weight)
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THE ENERGY SIGNATURE AWARD

4 Criteria

This distinguished honour recognises an individual whose sustained contributions have significantly shaped and advanced Ghana’s energy sector. The recipient is celebrated for exceptional leadership, visionary initiatives, and lasting impact on major projects, policies, or reforms. Eligibility: Nominees must have at least ten (10) years of verifiable experience in the energy sector, with demonstrated achievements in strategic projects, programmes, or policy development.

Scoring Criteria
# Criteria Description Max Score Weight
1 Lifetime contribution and sector impact 10 25.00%
2 Innovation and thought leadership 10 25.00%
3 Widespread recognition and credibility 10 25.00%
4 Mentorship and contribution to sector development 10 25.00%
Scoring: Final score = Σ(score × weight) / Σ(weight)
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CHIEF GREEN TRAILBLAZER AWARD

4 Criteria

This award honours individuals who have played a transformative role in advancing Ghana’s clean energy transition. It recognises pioneers whose leadership and initiatives have accelerated sustainable energy adoption and delivered lasting environmental impact.

Scoring Criteria
# Criteria Description Max Score Weight
1 Leadership in clean energy advancement 10 25.00%
2 Problem-solving capability and demonstrated impact 10 25.00%
3 Policy influence and advocacy 10 25.00%
4 Commitment to an equitable and inclusive energy transition 10 25.00%
Scoring: Final score = Σ(score × weight) / Σ(weight)
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UPSTREAM COMPANY OF THE YEAR

4 Criteria

This award acknowledges a company operating in Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector that has demonstrated excellence in performance, technical capability, and adherence to high standards in local content development and HSSE practices.

Scoring Criteria
# Criteria Description Max Score Weight
1 Operational and technical performance 10 25.00%
2 Contribution to local content development 10 25.00%
3 Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) performance 10 25.00%
4 Sector contribution and stakeholder engagement 10 25.00%
Scoring: Final score = Σ(score × weight) / Σ(weight)
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DOWNSTREAM COMPANY OF THE YEAR

4 Criteria

This award acknowledges a company in Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector that has demonstrated excellence in service delivery, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance, while contributing meaningfully to sector growth.

Scoring Criteria
# Criteria Description Max Score Weight
1 Service delivery and customer satisfaction 10 25.00%
2 Operational efficiency and innovation 10 25.00%
3 Regulatory compliance and safety standards 10 25.00%
4 Sector contribution and industry leadership 10 25.00%
Scoring: Final score = Σ(score × weight) / Σ(weight)
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ENERGY REPORTER OF THE YEAR

4 Criteria

This award recognises an outstanding media professional (such as a journalist, reporter, anchor, editor, or documentarian) whose work has significantly enhanced public understanding of energy issues. The recipient demonstrates a strong commitment to public education, informed discourse, and transparency within the energy sector. Eligible submissions include articles, investigative reports, documentaries, editorials, and multimedia productions.

Scoring Criteria
# Criteria Description Max Score Weight
1 Accuracy, credibility, relevance, and depth of coverage 10 25.00%
2 Creativity in storytelling and use of multimedia, including coverage of emerging trends 10 25.00%
3 Public engagement, policy relevance, and educational value 10 25.00%
4 Adherence to ethical standards and journalistic integrity 10 25.00%
Scoring: Final score = Σ(score × weight) / Σ(weight)
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INNOVATION PROJECT OF THE YEAR

4 Criteria

This award celebrates groundbreaking projects that have successfully introduced and implemented innovative ideas, technologies, products, or programmes within the energy sector. The project must address a critical challenge, improve efficiency, or promote sustainability.

Scoring Criteria
# Criteria Description Max Score Weight
1 Originality and creativity 10 25.00%
2 Relevance and problem-solving effectiveness 10 25.00%
3 Impact and measurable outcomes 10 25.00%
4 Scalability and long-term sustainability 10 25.00%
Scoring: Final score = Σ(score × weight) / Σ(weight)
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ENERGY ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR

4 Criteria

This award appreciates an individual who has made a significant impact through advocacy, expert insight, and public engagement within Ghana’s energy sector. The recipient plays a key role in shaping discourse, influencing policy, and promoting accountability.

Scoring Criteria
# Criteria Description Max Score Weight
1 Advocacy impact and influence 10 25.00%
2 Depth of insight and relevance to policy, including innovative solutions 10 25.00%
3 Public engagement, stakeholder collaboration, and promotion of accountability 10 25.00%
4 Commitment to transparency and sector development 10 25.00%
Scoring: Final score = Σ(score × weight) / Σ(weight)
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ENERGY SECTOR OPERATIONAL RESILIENCE AWARD

4 Criteria

This award acknowledges a company or institution that has sustained operational excellence amid significant external challenges, such as financial constraints, supply disruptions, or economic pressures. The recipient demonstrates resilience, adaptability, and continuity in performance.

Scoring Criteria
# Criteria Description Max Score Weight
1 Crisis response and operational continuity 10 25.00%
2 Adaptability and innovation 10 25.00%
3 Financial resilience and stability 10 25.00%
4 Leadership effectiveness and workforce stability 10 25.00%
Scoring: Final score = Σ(score × weight) / Σ(weight)
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EXCELLENCE IN POWER GENERATION

4 Criteria

This award affirms an organisation that has demonstrated outstanding performance in power generation, with a strong track record of reliability, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.

Scoring Criteria
# Criteria Description Max Score Weight
1 Operational performance and reliability 10 25.00%
2 Innovation and technological advancement 10 25.00%
3 Cost efficiency and affordability 10 25.00%
4 Environmental sustainability and compliance 10 25.00%
Scoring: Final score = Σ(score × weight) / Σ(weight)
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CLEAN ENERGY INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR

4 Criteria

This award recognises an outstanding initiative that has delivered measurable progress in reducing carbon emissions and advancing environmental sustainability. The initiative must demonstrate a clear and verifiable reduction in carbon footprint relative to baseline levels.

Scoring Criteria
# Criteria Description Max Score Weight
1 Carbon emission reduction 10 25.00%
2 Innovation and effectiveness of implementation strategy 10 25.00%
3 Scalability and replicability 10 25.00%
4 Environmental and social Impact 10 25.00%
Scoring: Final score = Σ(score × weight) / Σ(weight)
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BRAND OF THE YEAR

4 Criteria

This award acknowledges a company or institution that has demonstrated excellence in brand leadership through strategic communication, effective marketing, and sustained public engagement. The recipient has successfully built a strong, credible, and recognisable brand presence.

Scoring Criteria
# Criteria Description Max Score Weight
1 Brand visibility and recognition 10 25.00%
2 Marketing strategy and innovation 10 25.00%
3 Audience engagement and communication effectiveness 10 25.00%
4 Brand reputation and customer loyalty 10 25.00%
Scoring: Final score = Σ(score × weight) / Σ(weight)
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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE YEAR

4 Criteria

This award appreciates an energy sector organisation that has demonstrated a strong commitment to addressing social and developmental challenges through impactful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The organisation must show measurable improvements in the well-being of beneficiary communities or groups.

Scoring Criteria
# Criteria Description Max Score Weight
1 Relevance and strategic targeting of initiatives 10 25.00%
2 Impact and measurable outcomes 10 25.00%
3 Sustainability and long-term value creation 10 25.00%
4 Community engagement and stakeholder collaboration 10 25.00%
Scoring: Final score = Σ(score × weight) / Σ(weight)
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HEALTH, SAFETY, SECURITY AND ENVIRONMENT (HSSE) EXCELLENCE AWARD

4 Criteria

This award honours an organisation that has demonstrated outstanding commitment to HSSE performance through the adoption of best practices, attainment of recognised certifications, and implementation of initiatives that ensure workplace safety, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance.

Scoring Criteria
# Criteria Description Max Score Weight
1 HSSE systems, standards, and certifications 10 25.00%
2 Workplace safety performance and incident management 10 25.00%
3 Environmental protection and sustainability practices 10 25.00%
4 Training, safety culture, and workforce engagement 10 25.00%
Scoring: Final score = Σ(score × weight) / Σ(weight)
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DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN ENERGY AWARD

4 Criteria

This award recognises an organisation that has successfully leveraged digital technologies over the past decade to improve operational efficiency, transparency, and service delivery.

Scoring Criteria
# Criteria Description Max Score Weight
1 Scope and effectiveness of digital transformation initiatives 10 25.00%
2 Impact on efficiency, productivity, and service delivery 10 25.00%
3 Innovation in technology adoption and integration 10 25.00%
4 Scalability and long-term value of digital systems 10 25.00%
Scoring: Final score = Σ(score × weight) / Σ(weight)
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General Nomination Guidelines

Eligibility
  • Entries must fall within 2025-2026 review period
  • One nomination per merit/achievement
  • Duplicate nominations will be disqualified
Submission Tips
  • Provide specific, quantifiable results
  • Include supporting documentation
  • Focus on measurable impact
Evaluation Process
  • Independent panel of judges
  • Blind scoring based on criteria
  • Validated by Forvis Mazars
Important Dates
  • Nominations: September 30 - October 30, 2026
  • Shortlist Announcement: TO BE ANNOUNCED
  • Awards Ceremony: TO BE ANNOUNCED
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