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SAEEC Energy Awards 2026

The Southern African Energy Efficiency Confederation (SAEEC) Energy Awards is a leading platform recognising excellence, leadership, and innovation across the energy and sustainability sector in Southern Africa. The awards honour individuals, organisations, and projects that are delivering measurable impact and advancing energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable development across the region.

Open to both members and non-members, the awards showcase outstanding achievement across professional excellence, corporate leadership, and innovative energy solutions that are shaping the future of the industry.

All nominations must demonstrate clear, verifiable outcomes supported by evidence such as project documentation, data, and measurable energy, carbon, or broader sustainability impacts. Eligible projects must have been operational for at least six (6) months at the time of submission.

Award Categories

Energy Professional of the Year

Young Energy Professional of the Year (SAYES)

Female Energy Professional of the Year (SAFEE)

Energy Services Company (ESCO) of the Year

Commercial Corporate Company of the Year

Industrial Corporate Company of the Year

Commercial Energy Project of the Year

Industrial Energy Project of the Year

Innovative Project of the Year

Energy Innovator of the Year

Energy Management Leadership Award (ISO 50001)

For full category criteria and submission guidelines, please visit this website.

Key Dates

  • Nominations Open: 10 April 2026 
  • Submission Deadline: 31 July 2026 
  • Notification of Nominations: 7 August 2026 
  • Review Committee Deadline: 29 August 2026 
  • Finalists Announced: 4 September 2026 
  • Awards Ceremony: 28 October 2026 at the Two Oceans Aquarium, Cape Town

Eligibility & Submission Requirements

  • Awards are open to individuals, organisations, and projects within the energy and sustainability sector 
  • Nominees do not need to be SAEEC members 
  • All entries must be submitted via the Official Online Nomination Platform
  • Multiple submissions are permitted where applicable 
  • Projects must have been operational for a minimum of six (6) months with verified results 

Submissions must include a clear project description, measurable outcomes, and supporting evidence. Nominators are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all information provided.

SAEEC reserves the right to request additional information or clarification where necessary.

Evaluation Process

All submissions are reviewed by an independent adjudication committee comprising SAEEC stakeholders, board members, and industry experts. Entries are assessed objectively against clearly defined category criteria, including leadership, innovation, measurable performance, financial efficiency, and industry impact.

Shortlisted nominees may be required to submit additional supporting information for final evaluation. Final winners are selected through a structured adjudication process, and all decisions are final. Check here for more information on criteria category.

Submit Your Nomination

Nominations are now open.

Be part of recognising excellence in the energy sector and celebrate the individuals, organisations, and projects driving meaningful change across Southern Africa.

Submit your entry via the Official Nomination Platform.

For more information or queries regarding submissions:
members@saeeconfed.org.za
events@saeeconfed.org.za

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