21/08/2026
The sixteenth New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards, held at Tākina - Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre, on Wednesday 19 August, showcased the excellent people and mahi in the energy sector. Just under 670 guests attended the black-tie event, hosted by celebrity MC Kate Rodger. What a wonderful night of celebration!
Congratulations to the 2026 New Zealand Energy Excellence Awards winners:
Well-being Award – Sponsored by Ergo Consulting
Genesis – Women in Wholesale
Community Initiative of the Year – Sponsored by Eagle Technology
Orion Group – Tautoru Mautai – a partnership to restore the whenua
Energy Project of the Year – Sponsored by China Construction Bank (New Zealand) Limited)
Contact Energy Ltd – The Flex Factor: Glenbrook Ohurua Battery 1
Energy Distributor of the Year – Sponsored by Axos Systems
PowerNet – A high trust distributor proven under pressure
Innovation in Energy Award – Sponsored by Fujitsu
Contact Energy Ltd and SYOS Aerospace – Underwater Robotic Coating Measurement and Inspection System
Energy Retailer of the Year – Sponsored by EDMI
Contact Energy Ltd
Large Energy User Initiative of the Year – Sponsored by EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority)
New Zealand Steel – Electric Arc Furnace – securing the future of steel making, a strategic asset for NZ
Low Carbon Future Award – Sponsored by TechnologyOne
Alliance Group Limited and Active Refrigeration Group – Alliance High Temperature Heat Pump Projects
FutureForce Award – Sponsored by Ngākau Hihiko – Wāhine in Energy
Contact Energy Ltd – Attracting early careers to lead New Zealand’s renewable energy future
Young Energy Professional of the Year – Sponsored by Elemental Group Limited
Simon Harvey – ElectroNet Group
Learn more about each winning entry here: https://lnkd.in/e6q9XtuJ
Full photo gallery is available on the Awards website.
