AI Deployment (NEW)
Recognising organisations that have embraced AI at pace to unlock efficiencies, improve service delivery and demonstrate clear business value.
Behaviour Change Award (NEW)
Highlighting the important leadership role utilities play in helping to change consumer behaviour to reduce consumption, drive water and energy security and cut carbon emissions.
Carbon Reduction Award
Recognising companies that are leading the way on decarbonisation by reducing emissions across their own business and projects.
Clean Power Award (NEW)
Showcasing the projects which are leading the way to achieve the ambitious Clean Power 2030 target.
Collaborative Excellence Award
Recognising world-class approaches to integrated working between supply chain partners and utilities and the role this plays in delivering resilient and efficient lifeline services.
Customer Experience Award
Celebrating the utilities that have gone above and beyond in providing outstanding customer experience and engagement over the past year.
Customer Support Award
This category celebrates companies that have gone the extra mile and exceeded their regulatory requirements to provide targeted support to those who need it most.
Delivery Partner of the Year
Over the next few years utilities will spearhead an unprecedented wave of infrastructure buildout.
Digital Transformation Award
Recognising the companies that are embracing digital opportunities to operate more efficiently and deliver better outcomes for customers.
Diversity & Inclusion Award
Identifying employers that are leading the way in ensuring their workforce is reflective of society with equal opportunities for all. T
Energy Flexibility Award (NEW)
Awarding a company or project which is driving the development of flexibility markets in the UK with a clear commitment to customer inclusivity, user experience and enabling energy flexibility.
Environmental Stewardship Award (NEW)
Recognising utilities that are leading the way in protecting the environment with new forms of green infrastructure
Infrastructure Delivery Award
Celebrating best-in-class performance and innovative approaches to delivering infrastructure projects which drive efficiency, productivity and social value during infrastructure project delivery.
Innovation Award (BAU implementation)
Celebrating the ambition, creativity and determination of utilities as they push the boundaries of innovation.
Innovation Award (pilot projects)
Celebrating the ambition, creativity and determination of utilities as they push the boundaries of innovation.
Rising Star of the Year
Celebrating the achievements of emerging talent within the utilities sector over the past year.
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Skills and Training Award
Celebrating best in class employers that are adopting novel ways of training and developing their staff and can show clear plans to futureproof their workforce.
Social Value Awards (NEW)
Acknowledging the positive contribution utilities make to society beyond their core operations.
Strategic Partner of the Year
This category focuses on those organisations supporting utilities in developing their strategies for the future.
Team of the Year
Recognising an outstanding team which has gone above and beyond the call of duty to deliver benefits for customers, stakeholders and the wider business.
Unlocking Data Award
Highlighting the companies that are going above and beyond in their use of data to drive efficiencies, speed up innovation, progress net zero and benefit customers.
Utility of the Year
Celebrating utilities whose cultures and performance demonstrate they are all-round industry exemplars.
