Any initiative, project, utility, or plant that:

• Has been completed, achieved a significant milestone, or undergone overhaul or upgrade in 2025-2026
• Is based in the ASEAN region (except start-ups with innovative products relevant to Southeast Asia market)

Executives of the year does not necessarily need to be based in Southeast Asia, but their primary responsibilities must be ASEAN focused. 

Winners must be represented by a senior executive at the Power & Energy Awards dinner on 22 September 2026.

Please submit a separate nomination application for each category you wish to enter. If you are nominating for multiple categories, please ensure you send individual nominations for each category.

The Award criteria are intentionally broad to encompass a diverse range of projects. You may interpret them as you see fit, however be sure to emphasise outstanding projects that have significant value to stakeholders and the industry. Given that energy projects typically involve multiple partners, please list down the most relevant ones to your selected project.

For each nomination, please include:

• Company name
• Contact details of the main point of contact
• The category for which you are submitting the nomination (one only category per submission, you can submit multiple times for different awards)
• Business/Plant/Project/Executive names
• 500-word write-up to include for example:
  • What was the purpose of the project?
  • What was achieved?
  • How does this set it apart from its competitors?
  • Who is the utility, IPP, or the customer?
  • What vendors if any are involved with this project?
  • You are welcome to include pictures or URL links for more details
  • Why should it be selected?

Our judging process is independent, impartial, and fully transparent.

All decisions by the panel are final, and awards may be withheld if no eligible nominations are received.

Each nomination is evaluated on its own merit. From the longlist of entries, judges will select a shortlist of 3-4 finalists per category, which will then be voted on to determine the winners and runners-up.

The judges will consider factors such as (but not limited to):

• What milestones have been achieved?
• What challenges were overcome?
• What solutions were implemented and how have these contributed to the company’s business?
• How have new technologies adopted improved financial performance and provided significant ROI?
• What new or cutting-edge technology has been used, or how has existing technology been implemented in a novel way?
• What are the criteria for project success, did the project/product/service meet its objectives and targets
• What is the longevity of the project, is it future-proof and in line with the broader ASEAN energy strategy?