Nomination Criteria
Detailed judging and scoring benchmarks for each award category
BRAND OF THE YEAR
4 CriteriaThis award recognises a company or institution that has demonstrated excellence in brand leadership through strategic communication, effective marketing, and sustained public engagement. The recipient has successfully built a strong, credible, and recognisable brand presence.
Scoring Criteria
| # | Criteria | Description | Max Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brand visibility and recognition | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 2 | Marketing strategy and innovation | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 3 | Audience engagement and communication effectiveness | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 4 | Brand reputation and customer loyalty | 10 | 25.00% |
CEO OF THE YEAR
4 CriteriaThis award recognises outstanding organisational leaders who demonstrate exceptional leadership, strong managerial capability, and clear strategic direction. Through transformative leadership and innovation, recipients have driven organisational growth and achieved operational excellence. In recognition of collective leadership, the Board of Directors will receive a certificate acknowledging their role in supporting the CEO’s success. a. Power b. Petroleum
Scoring Criteria
| # | Criteria | Description | Max Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strategic leadership and long-term direction | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 2 | Operational and financial performance | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 3 | Innovation and problem-solving | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 4 | Organisational culture and stakeholder engagement | 10 | 25.00% |
CHIEF GREEN TRAILBLAZER AWARD
4 CriteriaThis award honours individuals who have played a transformative role in advancing Ghana’s clean energy transition. It recognises pioneers whose leadership and initiatives have accelerated sustainable energy adoption and delivered lasting environmental impact.
Scoring Criteria
| # | Criteria | Description | Max Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leadership in clean energy advancement | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 2 | Problem-solving capability and demonstrated impact | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 3 | Policy influence and advocacy | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 4 | Commitment to an equitable and inclusive energy transition | 10 | 25.00% |
CLEAN ENERGY INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
4 CriteriaThis award recognises an outstanding initiative that has delivered measurable progress in reducing carbon emissions and advancing environmental sustainability. The initiative must demonstrate a clear and verifiable reduction in carbon footprint relative to baseline levels.
Scoring Criteria
| # | Criteria | Description | Max Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbon emission reduction | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 2 | Innovation and effectiveness of implementation strategy | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 3 | Scalability and replicability | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 4 | Environmental and social Impact | 10 | 25.00% |
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE YEAR
4 CriteriaThis award recognises an energy sector organisation that has demonstrated a strong commitment to addressing social and developmental challenges through impactful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The organisation must show measurable improvements in the well-being of beneficiary communities or groups.
Scoring Criteria
| # | Criteria | Description | Max Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Relevance and strategic targeting of initiatives | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 2 | Impact and measurable outcomes | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 3 | Sustainability and long-term value creation | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 4 | Community engagement and stakeholder collaboration | 10 | 25.00% |
DOWNSTREAM COMPANY OF THE YEAR
4 CriteriaThis award recognises a company in Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector that has demonstrated excellence in service delivery, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance, while contributing meaningfully to sector growth.
Scoring Criteria
| # | Criteria | Description | Max Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service delivery and customer satisfaction | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 2 | Operational efficiency and innovation | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 3 | Regulatory compliance and safety standards | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 4 | Sector contribution and industry leadership | 10 | 25.00% |
EMERGING FEMALE LEADER IN ENERGY
4 CriteriaThis award recognises a mid-level female professional who demonstrates strong leadership potential and has made meaningful contributions to advancing gender inclusion and empowerment within her organisation or the broader energy sector.
Scoring Criteria
| # | Criteria | Description | Max Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leadership potential and professional development | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 2 | Contribution to gender inclusion and diversity | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 3 | Industry engagement and influence | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 4 | Innovation and impact in role | 10 | 25.00% |
ENERGY ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR
4 CriteriaThis award honours an individual who has made a significant impact through advocacy, expert insight, and public engagement within Ghana’s energy sector. The recipient plays a key role in shaping discourse, influencing policy, and promoting accountability.
Scoring Criteria
| # | Criteria | Description | Max Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advocacy impact and influence | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 2 | Depth of insight and relevance to policy, including innovative solutions | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 3 | Public engagement, stakeholder collaboration, and promotion of accountability | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 4 | Commitment to transparency and sector development | 10 | 25.00% |
ENERGY COMPANY OF THE YEAR
4 CriteriaThis award recognises an outstanding energy company that demonstrates excellence across its operations. The recipient exemplifies resilience, strong governance, and a commitment to sustainable growth, setting a benchmark for industry performance. a. Power b. Petroleum c. Renewable
Scoring Criteria
| # | Criteria | Description | Max Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Operational excellence and resilience | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 2 | Digitalisation, innovation and problem-solving | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 3 | Workforce welfare and organisational culture | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 4 | Financial performance and sector impact | 10 | 25.00% |
ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERSHIP OF THE YEAR
4 CriteriaThis award recognises a strategic partnership that has played a critical role in the development of major energy infrastructure in Ghana. Eligible partnerships may include joint ventures, public-private partnerships, or international collaborations.
Scoring Criteria
| # | Criteria | Description | Max Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alignment with national energy priorities and effectiveness of stakeholder collaboration | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 2 | Resource mobilisation and investment impact | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 3 | Project execution and delivery efficiency | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 4 | Long-term infrastructure value and sector impact | 10 | 25.00% |
ENERGY INSTITUTION OF THE YEAR
4 CriteriaThis award recognises an institution (such as a public agency, academic institution, think tank, or NGO) that has made a measurable and meaningful contribution to Ghana’s energy sector. The institution should demonstrate influence through policy development, knowledge advancement, capacity building, or innovation.
Scoring Criteria
| # | Criteria | Description | Max Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Operational excellence and continuity | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 2 | Contribution to policy and sector development | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 3 | Digitalisation, innovation and problem-solving | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 4 | Stakeholder engagement and collaboration | 10 | 25.00% |
ENERGY PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
4 CriteriaThe apex award honours an exceptional individual who has attained distinguished success and earned broad recognition within Ghana’s energy sector. It celebrates exemplary leadership, strategic vision, and a proven ability to address critical industry challenges. The award is open to individuals from both the public and private sectors and is presented in two categories: a. Male b. Female
Scoring Criteria
| # | Criteria | Description | Max Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leadership and strategic vision | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 2 | Innovation and problem-solving capability | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 3 | Contribution to and impact on Ghana’s energy development | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 4 | Recognition by peers, industry bodies, and the public | 10 | 25.00% |
ENERGY REPORTER OF THE YEAR
4 CriteriaThis award recognises an outstanding media professional (such as a journalist, reporter, anchor, editor, or documentarian) whose work has significantly enhanced public understanding of energy issues. The recipient demonstrates a strong commitment to public education, informed discourse, and transparency within the energy sector. Eligible submissions include articles, investigative reports, documentaries, editorials, and multimedia productions.
Scoring Criteria
| # | Criteria | Description | Max Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accuracy, credibility, relevance, and depth of coverage | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 2 | Creativity in storytelling and use of multimedia, including coverage of emerging trends | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 3 | Public engagement, policy relevance, and educational value | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 4 | Adherence to ethical standards and journalistic integrity | 10 | 25.00% |
ENERGY SECTOR OPERATIONAL RESILIENCE AWARD
4 CriteriaThis award recognises a company or institution that has sustained operational excellence amid significant external challenges, such as financial constraints, supply disruptions, or economic pressures. The recipient demonstrates resilience, adaptability, and continuity in performance.
Scoring Criteria
| # | Criteria | Description | Max Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crisis response and operational continuity | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 2 | Adaptability and innovation | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 3 | Financial resilience and stability | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 4 | Leadership effectiveness and workforce stability | 10 | 25.00% |
ENERGY THINK TANK OF THE YEAR
4 CriteriaThis award recognises a think tank that has made significant contributions to strategic research and policy advocacy in Ghana’s energy sector. The organisation must demonstrate strong ethical standards and meaningful influence on public discourse and policymaking.
Scoring Criteria
| # | Criteria | Description | Max Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thought leadership and ethical standards | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 2 | The quality, relevance and impact of research | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 3 | Public engagement, stakeholder collaboration, and advocacy effectiveness | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 4 | Transparency, accountability, and contribution to sector growth | 10 | 25.00% |
EXCELLENCE IN POWER GENERATION
4 CriteriaThis award recognises an organisation that has demonstrated outstanding performance in power generation, with a strong track record of reliability, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.
Scoring Criteria
| # | Criteria | Description | Max Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Operational performance and reliability | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 2 | Innovation and technological advancement | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 3 | Cost efficiency and affordability | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 4 | Environmental sustainability and compliance | 10 | 25.00% |
HEALTH, SAFETY, SECURITY AND ENVIRONMENT (HSSE) EXCELLENCE AWARD
4 CriteriaThis award honours an organisation that has demonstrated outstanding commitment to HSSE performance through the adoption of best practices, attainment of recognised certifications, and implementation of initiatives that ensure workplace safety, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance.
Scoring Criteria
| # | Criteria | Description | Max Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HSSE systems, standards, and certifications | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 2 | Workplace safety performance and incident management | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 3 | Environmental protection and sustainability practices | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 4 | Training, safety culture, and workforce engagement | 10 | 25.00% |
INNOVATION PROJECT OF THE YEAR
4 CriteriaThis award celebrates groundbreaking projects that have successfully introduced and implemented innovative ideas, technologies, products, or programmes within the energy sector. The project must address a critical challenge, improve efficiency, or promote sustainability.
Scoring Criteria
| # | Criteria | Description | Max Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Originality and creativity | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 2 | Relevance and problem-solving effectiveness | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 3 | Impact and measurable outcomes | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 4 | Scalability and long-term sustainability | 10 | 25.00% |
OUTSTANDING LOCAL CONTENT INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
4 CriteriaThis award recognises a project or initiative that significantly advances local content and inclusive participation within Ghana’s energy sector. It celebrates efforts that empower local communities, businesses, and the workforce across the project lifecycle. Eligible initiatives must demonstrate innovative strategies in building local capacity, creating employment, supporting indigenous enterprises, and contributing to socio-economic development.
Scoring Criteria
| # | Criteria | Description | Max Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Local workforce and enterprise engagement | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 2 | Skills development and knowledge transfer | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 3 | Community impact and inclusiveness | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 4 | Sustainability and innovation in local content strategy | 10 | 25.00% |
RISING STAR (COMPANY)
4 CriteriaThis award celebrates a young company that is rapidly emerging as a key player in the energy sector. The nominee must demonstrate strong growth, innovation, and a clear vision for sustainable, long-term success. Eligibility: Companies must have been in operation for less than ten (10) years. Submissions must include a valid Registrar General’s Certificate to Commence Business.
Scoring Criteria
| # | Criteria | Description | Max Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business growth and performance | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 2 | Innovation and market differentiation | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 3 | Sustainability and strategic vision | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 4 | Industry engagement and impact | 10 | 25.00% |
RISING STAR (INDIVIDUAL)
4 CriteriaThis award recognises a young professional whose achievements and leadership demonstrate exceptional promise in the energy sector. The recipient is an emerging leader with a strong track record and the potential for lasting impact. The award is presented in two categories: a. Male b. Female Eligibility: Nominees must be between 18 and 35 years of age at the time of nomination.
Scoring Criteria
| # | Criteria | Description | Max Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leadership qualities and initiative | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 2 | Problem-solving ability and demonstrated impact | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 3 | Professional growth and capacity development | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 4 | Potential to contribute to Ghana’s energy sector | 10 | 25.00% |
THE ENERGY SIGNATURE AWARD
4 CriteriaThis distinguished honour recognises an individual whose sustained contributions have significantly shaped and advanced Ghana’s energy sector. The recipient is celebrated for exceptional leadership, visionary initiatives, and lasting impact on major projects, policies, or reforms. Eligibility: Nominees must have at least ten (10) years of verifiable experience in the energy sector, with demonstrated achievements in strategic projects, programmes, or policy development.
Scoring Criteria
| # | Criteria | Description | Max Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lifetime contribution and sector impact | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 2 | Innovation and thought leadership | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 3 | Widespread recognition and credibility | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 4 | Mentorship and contribution to sector development | 10 | 25.00% |
UPSTREAM COMPANY OF THE YEAR
4 CriteriaThis award recognises a company operating in Ghana’s upstream petroleum sector that has demonstrated excellence in performance, technical capability, and adherence to high standards in local content development and HSSE practices.
Scoring Criteria
| # | Criteria | Description | Max Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Operational and technical performance | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 2 | Contribution to local content development | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 3 | Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) performance | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 4 | Sector contribution and stakeholder engagement | 10 | 25.00% |
VISIONARY LEADERSHIP AWARD
4 CriteriaThis award honours leaders whose bold thinking and forward-looking strategies have significantly advanced Ghana’s energy sector. The recipient demonstrates the ability to anticipate industry trends, develop impactful long-term strategies, and inspire alignment with national energy priorities.
Scoring Criteria
| # | Criteria | Description | Max Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strategic foresight and future orientation | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 2 | Innovation and problem-solving | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 3 | Peer recognition and industry influence | 10 | 25.00% | |
| 4 | Contribution to and impact on Ghana’s energy development | 10 | 25.00% |
General Nomination Guidelines
Eligibility
- Entries must fall within 2025-2026 review period
- One nomination per merit/achievement
- Duplicate nominations will be disqualified
Submission Tips
- Provide specific, quantifiable results
- Include supporting documentation
- Focus on measurable impact
Evaluation Process
- Independent panel of judges
- Blind scoring based on criteria
- Validated by Forvis Mazars
Important Dates
- Nominations: June 30 - July 31, 2026
- Shortlist Announcement: November 2026
- Awards Ceremony: November 27, 2026