The winners of the UK Energy Institute Awards 2015 have been presented with their prizes by former paralympian, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thomson (DBE) at a recent ceremony in London.
Louise Kingham (OBE, FEI) Chief Executive, Energy Institute, said: ‘The global energy sector faces a number of challenges to deliver a safe, secure, sustainable and affordable energy system.
“While the task is complex, there are many great examples from those working hard in the industry, offering new ideas, work practices and innovation to support this common goal. The EI Awards promote the best initiatives and draw attention to the excellence demonstrated by organisations and individuals on a daily basis.
“This year’s award winners focus on sustainability projects that make a real difference to society, alongside proactive safety initiatives that contribute to the safety of our people.’
The 2015 winners are:
Communication: Step Change in Safety for Tea Shack News
Community Initiative: FN Solutions for Bootle2020 – using sustainable energy to breathe new life into Bootle for future generations
Energy Champion; Kate Simpson, Assistant Carbon Management Consultant, Grontmij
Energy Excellence; National Grid for the T-pylon – a new radical design of high voltage electricity pylons for the UK
Environment; Anglian Water @one Alliance for its Sustainability in Design initiative
Innovation; RJM International for its new Coal and Biomass-fired ultra-low NOx burner
Safety; Karen McCombie for her work as Safety Representative at Sodexo
Technology; Airedale International and BAE Systems for their Energy-saving computer room air conditioning retrofit programme
Young Energy Professional of the Year; Dr Marek Kubik GradEI, Customer Solutions & Commercial Projects Manager, AES
Highly commended mentions also went to:
- Community Energy Scotland for its Community Energy Development programme in Malawi
- Rory O’Sullivan, GradEI, Founder, Energy Process Developments
- Walsh Ecuador and Petroamazonas for its Artificial Canopy Bridges mitigating fragmentation of arboreal habitat in petroleum fields in Ecuador
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