SAWEA Industry Awards

As an organisation who promotes, advocates, endorses and facilitates a thriving wind energy industry, we want to spearhead the validation of individuals and organisations who are consistently contributing towards growing the wind energy sector, 'Beyond The Turbines'

The Industry Awards have been developed to celebrate individuals and organisations who have excelled in various aspects across the wind energy value chain
 

 

Bright Spark Award

 

Bright Spark Award

This award celebrates a young professional who’s more than just a bright idea: they’re fully charged, well-grounded, and powering up the wind sector. Whether in the public, private, or civil space, they’ve shown leadership that transmits across the industry. Their achievements, passion and professionalism generate the energy to inspire.

 

Development of Local Supply Chains Award

 

2025 OEM Market Leader Award

This award celebrates female leaders who are true powerhouses of the wind industry. With over five years of experience, they energise those around them, set an example for others to follow, and keep shaping the sector with unstoppable drive. They’re in charge and charging the industry forward. 

 

Environmental Stewardship Award

 

Environmental Stewardship Award

The award is designed to honour IPP(s) that demonstrate commitment to sustainable energy and exemplify and role model environmental stewardship. The award recognizes IPPs who have promoted the protection of the natural environment, undertaken impactful and tangible conservation efforts and introduced sustainable practices.

 

Exceptional Service Provider Award

 

Exceptional Service Provider Award

This award celebrates those in the wind sector who go above and beyond the call of duty. Whether in construction, operations, maintenance, consulting, or project support, these pros keep the turbines turning and the projects on track. They prove that in a sector driven by wind, it’s outstanding service that really delivers the power.

 

Gender Diversity Transformation Enabler Award

 

Gender Diversity Transformation Enabler Award

This award recognises an organisation that’s powering real change in the wind sector. By advocating for women in wind, opening access, and boosting representation, they’ve shown that diversity isn’t just a transition, it’s a transmission of positive energy that accelerates equality and sparks lasting impact.

 

Raising Communities Award

 

Raising Communities Award

This award celebrates a project that proves wind energy also powers people and prosperity. Starting with ideas, resulting in impact through social upliftment, and meeting basic needs, these projects lift up communities, especially in rural areas, and turn local change into lasting empowerment. 

 

Safety Net Award

 

Safety Net Award

This award recognises an organisation that proves safety isn’t just a policy, it’s personal. By going beyond best practice and continuously improving, they ensure every worker in the wind sector doesn’t just power projects, but also gets home safe to their families, the ultimate return on investment.

 

Watt-a-Woman Award

 

Watt-a-Woman Award

This award celebrates female leaders who are true powerhouses of the wind industry. With over five years of experience, they energise those around them, set an example for others to follow, and keep shaping the sector with unstoppable drive. They’re in charge and charging the industry forward.