Innovator of the Year Award

The Innovator of the Year Award honors a visionary leader whose ideas,Ìýtechnology, policy leadership, orÌýbusinessÌýinnovation have advanced the energy storageÌýindustry and shaped its future. Open toÌýindustry executives, policyÌýexpertsÌýor politicalÌý´Ç´Ú´Ú¾±³¦¾±²¹±ô²õ.  The Award will be presented at ACP’s RECHARGE: Energy Storage Conference, held September 22-24, 2026, in Aurora, CO.Ìý

Evaluation Criteria

Nominees should demonstrate excellence in one or more of the following areas:Ìý

  • Industry-Shaping Vision & Leadership:ÌýDemonstratedÌýforesight and leadership that has influenced the direction, growth, or long-term success of the energy storage industry.Ìý
  • Innovation & Transformative Impact:ÌýAdvanced breakthrough technologies, business models, market structures, or policy solutions that have accelerated energy storage deployment and value.Ìý
  • Lasting Contribution to Industry Growth:ÌýCreated measurable and enduring benefits for the industry through advocacy, investment, thought leadership, research, coalition-building, or public service.Ìý

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