Honouring Leadership and Innovation in Energy Networks
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 invite-only event is a gathering of our distinguished members and partners, set to showcase the innovation and leadership pivotal to the industry’s progress.
Awards and Recognitions
In 2024, we’re presenting four prestigious awards, celebrating exceptional contributions in multiple dimensions of the energy sector.
Winners and Finalists
We are proud to announce the winners of this year’s awards. Congratulations to all the candidates shortlisted for their exceptional contributions and innovative spirit within the energy sector.
Individual Contribution Award
James Brown – SA Power Networks (winner)
Kate McCue – Endeavour Energy
Mark Beech – Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG)
Industry Innovation Award
South Australian Interconnector Trip Remedial Action Scheme (SAIT-RAS) – ElectraNet (winner)
Project Symphony – Western Power in partnership with EPWA, Synergy, and AEMO
FLISR (A Self-Healing Network) – Endeavour Energy
Women in Networks Award (New)
Dana Boxall – Powerlink Queensland (winner)
Courtney Nelson – Essential Energy
Ping Tan – Ausgrid
Consumer Engagement Award
Co-designing a Micro Grid at Bawley Point – Endeavour Energy (winner)
Ausgrid Community Battery Pilot – Empowering Communities with Community Batteries – Ausgrid
Smart Connect Solar – Horizon Power
Jemena’s Electricity Networks – Customer Voice Groups (for Price Reset 2026-31) – Jemena
Our Judging Panel
We thank our judges, esteemed leaders in the energy sector, for their vital role in evaluating this year’s high-quality and innovative submissions. Their expertise ensures our finalists truly represent the sector’s best.
| Industry Contribution Award | Industry Innovation Award | Women in Networks Award | Consumer Engagement Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dom van den Berg, Energy Networks Australia (Chair) | Dominic Adams, Energy Networks Australia (Chair) | Dom van den Berg, Energy Networks Australia (Chair) | Dr Brendan French, Energy Consumers Australia (Chair) |
| Guy Chalkley, Endeavour Energy | Benn Barr, Australian Energy Market Commission | Dani Alexander, UNSW Energy Institute | Lynne Gallagher, Australian Energy Regulator |
| Craig de Laine, Australian Gas Infrastructure Group | Gavin Dufty, St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria | Garth Crawford, Energy Networks Australia | Mark Grenning, Energy Users Association of Australia |
| Sean Mc Goldrick, TasNetworks | Tim Edwards, Cutler Merz | Ashleigh Dalmau, Clean Energy Council | Robyn Robinson, Council on the Ageing |
| Paul Simshauser, Powerlink | Dr John McKibbin, CSIRO | Michael Gatt, Australian Energy Market Operator | Emma Shanks, Energy Networks Australia |
| Stephanie Unwin, Horizon Power | Violette Mouchaileh, Australian Energy Market Operator | Sally McMahon, Australian Energy Market Commission | Merryn York, Australian Energy Market Operator |
| Greg Williams, Australian Renewable Energy Agency | James Colbert, Baringa |
For more information
- Entries enquiries: awards@energynetworks.com.au
- Sponsorship: apackham@energynetworks.com.au
- Event queries: cjames@energynetworks.com.au