Celebrating the people + projects accelerating decarbonisation

12.11.26 @ Warwick Conferences

With the pace of decarbonisation accelerating, our sectors face complex challenges that demand innovation and collaboration. That’s why these awards were created and why they continue to go from strength to strength.

This year, we’ve expanded to 15 categories, introducing two new awards, the Quentin Willson campaign of the year award and Energy network innovation project of the year

Now in their fourth year, our awards celebrate and recognise excellence across the transport and energy sectors, honouring the projects, partnerships and people driving progress.

They are a must-enter and a must-win.

Entering can elevate your organisation’s profile, showcasing the teams, collaborators and stakeholders behind successful delivery. Finalists and winners benefit from a comprehensive marketing campaign across our channels – before, during and after the ceremony – maximising visibility and industry recognition.

The awards presentation takes place on the evening of the Transport + Energy Forum on Thursday 12 November.

Key information

Entry deadline:

Friday 26 June

Earlybird tickets close:

Friday 17 July

Judging:

Friday 17 July

Shortlist announcement:

Wednesday 22 July

Awards ceremony:

Thursday 12 November

Dress code:

Black tie

Award categories:

Best new product

Relevant for: OEMs, technology innovators including (but not exclusively) charging network data/interoperability software, battery solutions, battery storage and grid use/smart charging.

Award Summary: for an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) that has successfully implemented a novel equipment solution that makes a difference to decarbonisation, reaching net zero, and the convergence of both the transport and energy sectors.

Best new technology

Relevant for: OEMs, technology innovators including (but not exclusively) charging network data/interoperability software, battery solutions, battery storage and grid use/smart charging.

Award Summary: this award will recognise an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or technology innovator that has successfully implemented a novel technology solution that makes a difference to decarbonisation, reaching net zero, and the convergence of both the transport and energy sectors.

Best EV rapid charging network

Sponsored by

Relevant for: charge point operators (CPOs) who have introduced and are operating a rapid charging electric vehicle network that is being used by the public.

Award Summary: this award is open to charge point operators (CPOs) who have introduced and are operating a rapid charging electric vehicle network that is being used by the public.

Best on-street EV charging network

Relevant for: charge point operators (CPOs) delivering on-street charging.

Award Summary: this this category is open to charge point operators (CPOs) and will be awarded to an organisation which has introduced and is operating an on-street electric vehicle charging network that is being used by the public.

Best local authority EV charging scheme

Relevant for: local councils

Award Summary: this award will be given to the council that has implemented an electric vehicle charging scheme that delivers measurable and sustainable benefits to the community and the authority.

Charging site of the year

Relevant for: charge point operators, businesses and organisations offering publicly available EV charging facilities

Award Summary: with charging sites becoming a vital focus for communities, this award will highlight an outstanding charging site which has been transformational in a local community in terms of cohesion, wellbeing, design and architecture.

Best public sector fleet partnership

Relevant for: Local authorities and/or private sector who have formed a collaborative partnership and helped to decarbonise a fleet.

Award Summary: this award will be given to the local authority and partner who have excelled in collaboration. Examples might include: a council working with a company to decarbonise refuse vehicles; bus fleet or operational vehicles.

Best private sector fleet partnership

Relevant for: private sector fleet owners/operators who have formed a collaborative partnership and helped to decarbonise a fleet.Examples might include: a business working with a private sector partner to help decarbonise their fleet through the implementation of vehicles, charging infrastructure, low carbon technologies.

Award Summary: this award will recognise a public sector partnership which demonstrates collaboration that has resulted in the decarbonisation of a fleet leading to a significant reduction in carbon emissions.

Best accessibility strategy or project

Relevant for: Companies that are delivering accessible charging infrastructure and have a defined strategy to make accessibility ‘business as usual’.

Award Summary: with increased focus on accessibility of EV charging sites and infrastructure, this award will recognise a company that is leading the way in this area through the introduction of accessible sites, infrastructure and a defined strategy to make accessibility business as normal.

Energy Network Innovation Project of the Year

Relevant for: Xxx

Award Summary: Xxx

Best collaborative partnership: transport + energy sectors

Relevant for: organisations from the public and/or private sector who have formed a collaborative partnership.

Award Summary: this award will provide recognition to a collaborative partnership (between transport and energy sectors) and could encompass a partnership between charge point operators, technology providers, local council, energy networks and energy companies. The partnership can be between two private firms.

Impact award

Sponsored by

Relevant for: individuals from the transport and energy sectors.

Award Summary: the impact award will recognise an individual for their exceptional long-term contributions to or impact on the transport and energy sectors. This award will acknowledge career-long accomplishments, legacy, or extraordinary service beyond expectation.

Rising star award

Sponsored by

Relevant for: individuals that have been in the clean transport and energy industry for five years or fewer.

Award Summary: this award recognises an outstanding individual who has demonstrated exceptional qualities in their current job and who has yet to realise their full potential.

Team of the year

Relevant for: a team of employees who has undertaken exceptional work within the public or private sector to improve/sustain the outputs or efforts of their organisation, over and above their general working activities.

Award Summary: the team of the year award will recognise a group from the clean energy and transport sectors that has demonstrated outstanding performance, cohesion, and achievement over the last 12 months.

Quentin Willson campaign of the year award

Relevant for: Xxx

Award Summary: Xxx

Tickets:

Special earlybird rates. Enjoy 20% off! Book before Friday 17 July

Table of 10 - £2500 (earlybird rate £2000)

Half table of 5 £1250 (earlybird rate £1000)

Individual ticket £250 (earlybird rate £200)

Judging Panel

Our judging panel of industry experts has real world experience, influence and extensive knowledge. The judging process is very intense, the panel assesses and scores entries prior to a final face to face meeting, where they agree on a shortlist and the winner for each category.

Katie Pudney

Electric Vehicle and Charging Strategy Lead, Essex County Council

Ian McKee

Head of Communications, ChargeUK

Vicky Edmonds

CEO, EVA England

Philip Baker

Media and Digital Communications Manager, Energy Networks Association (ENA)

Jacob Roberts

Senior Policy & Strategy Consultant, Cenex

Shamala Gadgil

Senior Programme/Project Manager - Transport and Innovation, Coventry City Council

Mark Constable

Head of Transport Policy, REA

Matthew Adams

Head of Electrical Transport Systems, BEAMA

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Travel + accommodation

The forum is being held at Warwick Conferences, at the University of Warwick, on the outskirts of Coventry.

Getting there:

Postcode CV4 7SH

  • By car: use the postcode CV4 7SH and follow the signs for Lakeside Village then for the venue, The Slate.
  • Parking: there is ample parking and charging onsite
  • By train: Coventry is the most convenient train station for most visitors, from where it’s easy to get a taxi or bus to the venue.
  • By bus: there are regular buses from Coventry City Centre, Coventry railway station and Leamington Spa.
  • By plane: the closest airport is Birmingham International Airport which is just a 20 minute taxi ride.

For more information about travel

Need a bed for the night?

There is plenty of accommodation on campus, the closest hotel to the venue is The Radcliffe. See availability and book here.

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