Nominations Are Now Open for the 2025 CanREA & WiRE Woman of Renewable Energy Award!

Do you know an exceptional woman making significant contributions to Canada's renewable energy sector? Here's your chance to recognize her impact! The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) and Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) are thrilled to announce that nominations are officially open for the 2025 Woman of Renewable Energy Award. This prestigious award celebrates outstanding women who are driving innovation, leadership, and positive change within the renewable energy industry.

Key Dates to Remember:

• Nominations Close: September 3, 2025

• Winner Selection: September 10, 2025

The deserving recipient will be honored during a special presentation at Electricity Transformation Canada 2025 (ETC 2025), taking place from October 6-8, 2025, at the Enercare Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This is a prime opportunity to shine a spotlight on remarkable achievements and inspire future generations in renewable energy.

Help us celebrate the trailblazers in renewable energy! Nominate a deserving candidate today and join CanREA and WiRE in recognizing the incredible talent shaping our sustainable future.

Nomination Form

Announcing the 2025 Woman of Waterpower Award Nominations!

JUMP TO NOMINATION FORM

The opportunity to honor and celebrate the exceptional women shaping Canada's waterpower sector is here! Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) and Waterpower Canada are thrilled to announce the opening of nominations for the prestigious 2025 Woman of Waterpower Award.

This esteemed award recognizes the remarkable achievements and contributions of women who are making a significant impact in the Canadian waterpower industry. We are seeking to spotlight those individuals who are not only excelling in their professional roles but are also actively advancing the role of women in the energy sector and improving the quality of life for women across Canada through their involvement in waterpower.

Who Should Be Nominated?

We encourage you to nominate individuals who have demonstrated excellence in areas such as:

• Leadership: Driving innovation and positive change within their organizations and the industry.

• Policy and Advocacy: Championing policies and initiatives that support women and the advancement of waterpower.

• Technical Advancement and R&D: Contributing to cutting-edge research and development in waterpower technologies.

• Project Development: Successfully managing and executing significant waterpower projects.

• Community Engagement: Engaging with and positively impacting communities through waterpower initiatives.

• Promotion/Adoption of Clean Energy Technologies: Advocating for and facilitating the adoption of clean energy solutions.

• Volunteer Work: Dedicating time and effort to supporting women and the waterpower sector through volunteer activities.

• Being an Exceptional Role Model: Inspiring and mentoring other women in the industry.

Nomination Details:

• Who Can Nominate: Nominations can be submitted by individuals, associations, universities, colleges, professional societies, and other organizations (including for-profit and non-profit). Self-nominations are also encouraged. We highly recommend including letters of support with self-nominations.

• Eligibility: Nominees must be a woman living in Canada and working in Canada’s waterpower industry. Nominations from organizations or individuals outside of Canada are also accepted. A curriculum vitae (CV) is encouraged but not required.

• Supporting Documents: After filling out the nomination form linked below, you may send supporting documents via email to info@womeninrenewableenergy.ca, ensure the subject line reads “2025 Woman of Waterpower Award - Candidate Name”

• Timeline:

  • Nominations Deadline Extended: August 15, 2025

  • Award Presentation: During Canadian Waterpower Week, October 1-3, 2025

Why Nominate?

This award is more than just recognition; it's about:

• Inspiring Future Generations: Showcasing successful women in waterpower to encourage young women to enter the field.

• Bridging the Gender Gap: Promoting diversity and inclusion in the energy sector.

• Celebrating Achievements: Honoring the dedication and hard work of women who are making a real difference.

What does the Winner Receive?

The winner will be presented with a prestigious trophy featuring the Waterpower Canada and WiRE logos, the award name, and the winner's full name. Additionally, WiRE will feature an interview with the winner and create a dedicated write-up for the WiRE Spotlight. Both WiRE and Waterpower Canada will widely publicize articles and content highlighting the winner and the award program.

Don't miss this opportunity to recognize a deserving woman who is making waves in the Canadian waterpower sector! Submit your nominations and help us celebrate their outstanding contributions.

NOMINATION FORM

Interested in being a judge? Email us at info@womeninrenewableenergy.ca

Learn more about Canada’s waterpower industry at https://waterpowercanada.ca/

Click Here to See the 2024 Equality in Energy Transition Award Winners and Runner Ups!

Women in Renewable Energy WiRE is thrilled to once again partner with Natural Resources Canada and the Equality in Energy Transitions initiative, presents the prestigious 2024 Equality in Energy Transitions Awards.  These awards recognize remarkable women and organizations for their outstanding leadership, innovation, and dedication in the energy sector, encompassing various fields such as industry, academia, advocacy, NGOs, government, and research. 

The awards are open to individuals and organizations globally, ensuring that exceptional contributions are acknowledged regardless of location. Nominations are accepted from diverse sources, including individuals, associations, universities, industry, and professional societies. A distinguished panel of judges from 

Women in Renewable Energy, Natural Resources Canada, and the Clean Energy Ministerial will meticulously evaluate each nomination using a comprehensive blind evaluation process, ensuring fairness, impartiality, and transparency. The awards celebrate women's achievements and encourage continued progress towards gender equality in the energy sector.

MEET THE 2024 ADJUDICATION TEAM

Introducing the Adjudication Team for the 2024 Equality in Energy Transitions Awards! This distinguished group of professionals, comprising both women and men, represents a diverse array of expertise and experience from across the global energy sector. Their collective knowledge and commitment to advancing equality in energy transitions make them the ideal judges for this prestigious award.

Each member of the adjudication team brings a unique perspective and a wealth of experience in various aspects of the energy industry, including renewable energy, policy development, technological innovation, and sustainability. Their dedication to promoting gender equality and inclusivity within the sector is evident in their professional achievements and ongoing contributions to the field.

As we celebrate the 2024 Equality in Energy Transitions Awards, we are honored to have such an esteemed panel of adjudicators who are not only leaders in their respective fields but also passionate advocates for a more equitable and sustainable energy future. Their insights and judgments will undoubtedly help recognize and reward the outstanding efforts of individuals and organizations making significant strides in this important area.

Join us in welcoming and celebrating the Adjudication Team for the 2024 Equality in Energy Transitions Awards

(In Alphabetical Order)

Learn more at the Equality in Energy Transitions Awards website.

View the winners and runner ups on the 2024 EIET Awards Finalists page

2024 Woman of Renewable Energy Award

Nominations Close: August 15, 2024

The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) and Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) are honored to once again join forces to showcase this coveted award. The purpose of this award is to acknowledge and celebrate the remarkable achievements of women who have demonstrated unwavering commitment and dedication to driving the advancement of renewable energy in Canada. 

These extraordinary individuals have not only made significant contributions to the field, but they have also served as inspiring role models, paving the way for future generations of women leaders in the renewable energy sector. 

What is the Criteria Apply?

Nominees must stand out as an individual who has advanced the role of women and has contributed significantly to the expansion and improvement of women in the renewable energy sector, improved the quality of life for women in Canada directly or indirectly from the renewable energy sector. This may be demonstrated by the nominee through excellence in areas such as: 

Leadership; Policy and advocacy; Technical advancement and R&D; Project development; Community engagement; Promotion / adoption of clean energy technologies; Volunteer work; Being an exceptional role model

Nominations of another individual may be submitted by an:

• Individual, Association, University or College, Professional Society, or other Organizations (including for and non-profits) 

Self-Nominations may be submitted by an: 

• Individual 

Additional factors:

• Candidate must be a Canadian woman in, or directly contributing to, the renewable energy sector

• Nominations from organizations or individuals outside of Canada are accepted

• Candidate’s curriculum vitae is not required but is encouraged

Nomination Form

Learn More about the https://electricity-transformation.ca/

Register here https://electricity-transformation.ca/registration/

Have a question? Email us info@womeninrenewableenergy.ca

WiRE & Waterpower Canada present the

2024 Woman of Waterpower Award

Nomination Deadline Extended: August 16, 2024

The prestigious Woman of Waterpower Award acknowledges and celebrates the remarkable contributions of women within the waterpower sector. This award recognizes their exceptional achievements, strong leadership qualities, and unwavering commitment to the industry. Take this opportunity to nominate an outstanding Canadian woman who embodies these qualities before the deadline of July 31, 2024.

The distinguished award ceremony will take place at the 2024 Canadian Waterpower Week national conference and trade show, taking place September 25 to 27 at the The Westin Ottawa, located at 11 Colonel By Drive in Ottawa. Join us as we honor and applaud the remarkable women shaping the Canadian waterpower industry.

What is the Criteria to Apply? 

Nominees must stand out as an individual who has advanced the role of women and has contributed significantly to the expansion and improvement of women in the energy sector, improved the quality of life for women in Canada directly or indirectly from the water power sector. This may be demonstrated by the nominee through excellence in areas such as: 

Leadership; Policy and advocacy; Technical advancement and R&D; Project development; Community engagement; Promotion / adoption of clean energy technologies; Volunteer work; Being an exceptional role model

Nominations of another individual may be submitted by an:

• Individual, Association, University or College, Professional Society, or other Organizations (including for and non-profits) 

Self-Nominations may be submitted by an: 

• Individual *If you are self nominating we encourage you to submit letters of support as well

Additional factors:

• Candidate must be a Canadian woman

• Nominations from organizations or individuals outside of Canada are accepted

• Candidate’s curriculum vitae is not required but is encouraged

Nomination Form

Learn More about the 2024 Waterpower Week Conference

Register here https://waterpowerweek.ca/

Have a question? Email us info@womeninrenewableenergy.ca