Energy Networks Australia’s annual Awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and leadership across Australia’s energy networks sector. Designed to recognise the individuals and organisations driving impactful change, the program highlights achievements in consumer engagement, industry innovation, women in networks, and individual contribution.
These awards showcase the sector’s brightest ideas and boldest leaders—those who are improving customer outcomes, advancing the energy transition, and fostering a more inclusive, future-ready industry. With rigorous criteria and a focus on real-world impact, the ENA Awards are a prestigious platform for recognising outstanding contributions across all levels of the energy network landscape.
Award categories
In 2025, awards will honour excellence in:
- Individual Contribution: Recognising exceptional dedication to the energy sector.
- Industry Innovation: Celebrating groundbreaking projects and initiatives.
- Consumer Engagement: Highlighting efforts that prioritise customer outcomes.
- Women in Networks: Acknowledging leadership and accomplishment of a female in the sector.
Key Dates
- Applications open: 4 June 2025
- Applications close: 25 July 2025
- Finalists notified: Early August 2025
- Awards announced: 11 September 2025 in Melbourne
Why enter?
- Shine a spotlight on individuals making an extraordinary difference
- Celebrate excellence across frontline, technical, and leadership roles
- Be recognised at the Energy Networks Dinner & Awards in Melbourne
- Win complimentary registration to the 2026 Energy Networks Conference + Exhibition
- Inspire peers and help shape a high-performing, values-driven sector
Who can enter?
- The awards are open to regulated electricity and gas networks that are full financial members of Energy Networks Australia (ENA) between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025.
- Collaborative projects are eligible where led by a qualifying network.
- Projects may be self-nominated or nominated by another ENA full member.
- Joint or collaborative entries are welcome where led by a qualifying network.
- Previously submitted projects may be entered if significantly enhanced.
Here’s a taste of last year’s event: