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2026 WISE Awards

Celebrating Women in Smart Energy.

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The Women in Smart Energy (WISE) Awards recognize the women advancing the clean energy evolution and inspiring the next generation of women in the industry.

2026 WISE Award Categories

Industry Veteran

Recognizing a woman with more than 10 years of experience who has made — and continues to make — a positive impact on the smart energy industry.

Innovation

The Innovation Award recognizes a woman who has developed a new or substantially improved a product, service, or strategy for her organization or the wider smart energy industry.

Leadership

Recognizing a woman who has demonstrated excellence in leadership either within her own organization or the wider smart energy industry.

Mentorship

The Mentorship Award recognizes a woman who demonstrates a commitment to the mentorship of rising professionals (women and/or men) in the smart energy industry.

Project/Initiative

Recognizing a woman who has led or significantly contributed to a project for her organization or the wider smart energy industry.

Rising Star

Recognizing a woman with less than 10 years of experience in the smart energy industry who is already making a positive impact.

Nominations will be open soon!

Nominations may be submitted by large electric power users (buyers) on their own behalf or by suppliers, utilities, or industry-affiliated organizations on behalf of a buyer with that buyer’s permission.

Awards are given to individuals, teams, or departments at large electric power users (buyers). Please note that suppliers/solution providers are not eligible to receive awards. However, we encourage them to nominate their buyer partners from eligible organizations.

Submit your nominations

The WISE Awards will be presented at Smart Energy Decisions Forum Spring at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa in Lost Pines, Texas.

March 16 – 18, 2026

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  • Projects and programs in service prior to 2025 are eligible for awards.
  • Nominations may be submitted by large electric power users (buyers) on their own behalf or by suppliers or other industry affiliates or partners on behalf of a customer with the customer’s permission.
  • Suppliers/solution providers are not eligible to receive awards. However, we encourage them to nominate their buyer partners from eligible organizations.
  • Each project or program may only be nominated once. You may nominate multiple projects or programs in a single category. Please note that you must complete a separate form for each nomination.
  • Each project or initiative may only be submitted in a single award category.
  • By submitting a nomination, you agree that all submitted materials become the property of Smart Energy Decisions and may be used or publicized at their discretion.
  • There are no entry fees for Smart Energy Decisions’ Innovation Awards. Our sole focus is to provide recognition for a job well done and to advance industry best practices.
  • A panel of experts with extensive industry experience will judge the award nominations. The judges will evaluate nominations on the objectives of the project or program; how the project or program was executed; innovation; and results of the project or program against the objectives.

ELIGIBILITY & FINE PRINT

Winners receive

  • Promotion of their award in Smart Energy Decisions.
  • Presentation of their award at the SED Forum Fall, taking place September 16 – 18, 2025 at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa.
  • Recognition of the company, efforts, and team responsible for the project or program.
  • All winners and nominees may be eligible for the opportunity to work with Smart Energy Decisions on a case study to amplify their project. 

Questions?

Thank you to our judges

Peter Kelly-Detweiler

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Peter Kelly-Detweiler

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Peter Kelly-Detweiler

Title, Company

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