National Energy Efficiency Awards 2026

National Business Development Manager / Director of the Year

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Award Category Description

This award recognises an outstanding individual who has helped develop growth in their business within the energy efficiency sector.

Criteria

Nominations for this award are open to any individual that meets the following criteria: He/she must be a Business Development Manager, a Business Development Director, or a Senior Manager with responsibility for Business Development, within the energy sector (eg Managing Director). They must have worked on energy efficiency related projects within the period between January 2024 and March 2025. Work carried out in previous years may be used as additional supporting information only. A clear nomination statement is required, outlining what sets them apart in their field and demonstrating clear energy savings achieved. Customer testimonials and community impact statements are essential. Judges will consider the nature, scale and scope of the work carried out, and a special emphasis will be placed on any successful integration of any national or local government energy efficiency schemes into the nominated project.

Nominees for this award

Previous Winner

The current holder of this award is

Prize being presented to Robert Connelly
Photos from the 2025 National Energy Efficiency Awards
Robert Connelly

they were nominated by Clyde Net Zero

Also recognised were
Second: Mickaela Machado
Third: Olivia Garran
Third: Dean Owen
Special Commendation: William Childs-Carlile
Special Commendation: Kelly Wiltshire
Special Commendation: Ashleigh Wilson
Special Commendation: Bryan McGrory
Special Commendation: Sophie Turner