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ENA Dinner and awards

Celebrating Excellence in the Energy Sector 

Join us for an exclusive evening at the Energy Networks Annual Dinner and Awards Night, where we will honour remarkable achievements within the Australian energy sector. This event will feature the presentation of four prestigious awards, including the debut of the ‘Women in Networks Award’. 

Submissions now closed

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s award submissions. We received a tremendous response, reflecting the vibrant innovation and leadership within the energy sector. Stay tuned as we prepare to announce the finalists in mid-late August! 

Awards and judges

Consumer Engagement Award

In partnership with Energy Consumers Australia, honours an Australian energy network business that has shown outstanding leadership in consumer engagement, setting a high standard in understanding and meeting consumer needs.

  • Dr Brendan French, Chief Executive Officer, Energy Consumers Australia (Chair)
  • Lynne Gallagher, Board Member, Australian Energy Regulator
  • Mark Grenning, Director Policy and Regulation, Energy Users Association of Australia
  • Robyn Robinson, Non-Executive Director, Council on the Ageing
  • Emma Shanks, General Manager – Corporate Affairs, Energy Networks Australia
  • Merryn York, Executive General Manager – System Design, Australian Energy Market Operator

Industry Innovation Award

Presented in partnership with CutlerMerz, this award celebrates visionary leadership in the design, development, and application of groundbreaking initiatives, technologies, services, or solutions in Australian energy networks.

  • Dominic Adams, General Manager Networks, Energy Networks Australia (Chair)
  • Benn Barr, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Energy Market Commission
  • Gavin Dufty, General Manager Policy and Research, St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria
  • Tim Edwards, Managing Director, Cutler Merz
  • Dr John McKibbin, Energy Systems Research Leader, CSIRO
  • Violette Mouchaileh, Executive General Manager – Reform Delivery, Australian Energy Market Operator
  • Greg Williams, Principal Policy Adviser, Australian Renewable Energy Agency

Women in Networks Award (New)

Celebrates a professional in the energy network sector whose innovative contributions and leadership have significantly advanced the industry. It underscores the impact of women in energy, showcasing their vital role in shaping the future.

  • Dom van den Berg, Chief Executive Officer, Energy Networks Australia (Chair)
  • Dani Alexander, Chief Executive Officer, UNSW Energy Institute
  • Garth Crawford, General Manager – Economic Regulation, Energy Networks Australia
  • Ashleigh Dalmau, Chief Operating Officer, Clean Energy Council
  • Michael Gatt, Executive General Manager – Operations, Australian Energy Market Operator
  • Sally McMahon, Commissioner, Australian Energy Market Commission

Industry Contribution Award (Expanded Eligibility)

This award celebrates contributions from all employment levels in the energy network sector who have significantly advanced the industry. This award recognises innovations and leadership across areas like Asset Management and Environmental Strategies, emphasising their pivotal role in industry transformation.

  • Dom van den Berg, Chief Executive Officer, Energy Networks Australia (Chair)
  • Guy Chalkley, Chief Executive Officer, Endeavour Energy
  • Craig de Laine, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Gas Infrastructure Group
  • Sean Mc Goldrick, Chief Executive Officer, TasNetworks
  • Paul Simshauser, Chief Executive Officer, Powerlink
  • Stephanie Unwin, Chief Executive Officer, Horizon Power

Key Dates

  • 28 May: Entries Open
  • 9 July: Entries Close
  • August: Finalists Announced (mid-late August)
  • 19 September: Winners announced at Energy Networks Dinner & Awards night

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