This most prestigious award is made in the gift of the Energy Institute by The President and in the name of the global membership to recognise outstanding leadership and achievement in the energy industry and in support of the EI's ambition of creating a better energy future for our members and society by accelerating a just global energy transition to net zero.
It is made on an international basis to an individual whose work has brought benefit to society. Recipients will have contributed to addressing solutions relevant to global energy challenges, in particular combatting climate change and opening up access to energy.
Each year, the global membership of the Energy Institute and non-members alike are invited to make nominations for recipients of the award. Nominations can also come from within the EI's committee networks. The EI Nominations Committee is then tasked with shortlisting candidates that can demonstrate their impact against as many of the criteria below as possible:
- Demonstrable achievement to either: tackle climate change/reduce the carbon footprint of the industry to help reach net-zero by or before 2050, either through the reduction of emissions or through storage of carbon, or to provide access to cleaner supplies of energy.
- Acknowledged by peers as a thought leader in their field. The work of the recipient should be well known to their publics.
- Commitment to raising industry standards, improving knowledge and skills and/or championing the contribution the energy industry makes to society.
- Commitment to making the energy sector more diverse, inclusive and reflective of the society it serves
- Championing the industry among the younger generation.
The EI's Council determines the recipient of the award, which is usually made on an annual basis. The President hosts a lecture for the recipient to share their work and celebrate receiving the award.
Nominations for the President's Award can be made at any time for consideration by the EI's Nominations Committee. Your nomination should include the full name of the nominee and the reason for the nomination. A short biography would be welcome, but not essential.