Now in its second year, the Awards & Gala Dinner has quickly become a flagship moment for the industry, bringing together leaders, innovators and changemakers to recognise excellence across the smart energy ecosystem.
The 2026 Awards attracted over 250 submissions, with finalists representing the depth, diversity and strength of Australia’s clean energy sector.
2026 winners
- Smart Installer Award: Electrifying Australia
- Innovation Award: OSW (GreenSketch)
- Outstanding Member Award: Smart Commercial Energy
- Training & Professional Development Award: New Energy Training
- Smart Employer Award: Springers Solar
- Emerging Leader Award: Harry Chami (Solar Juice)
- Stewardship & Sustainability Award: City of Mitcham (SA)
- First Nations Leadership Award: Evan Leslie (NSW Aboriginal Land Council)
- International Leadership Award: Fortescue
Runners-up
- Smart Installer Award: Gem Energy
- Innovation Award: Brighte
- Outstanding Member Award: PowerPlus Energy
- Training & Professional Development Award: Southwell Solar Training
- Smart Employer Award: Tindo Solar
- Emerging Leader Award: Nicole Bilman (PSW Energy & Perth Solar Warehouse)
- Stewardship & Sustainability Award: Venergy Solar
- First Nations Leadership Award: Simon Quilty (Wilya Janta & Original Power)
- International Leadership Award: SunWiz
A night that reflects an industry on the rise
With 10 award categories, the evening highlighted the scale of innovation and leadership shaping Australia’s energy transition, from installers and educators to global players and emerging leaders.
The Awards were held in partnership with lead sponsor Fox ESS, alongside Gold sponsors Anker SOLIX and Solplanet, and award sponsors including GoodWe, RECAP, Energy Spurt and Go Solar.
Looking ahead
As the second year of the Smart Energy Excellence Awards comes to a close, the event continues to build momentum as a cornerstone of industry recognition.
The Smart Energy Council looks forward to growing this platform further, continuing to celebrate the people and organisations driving Australia’s transition to a smarter, cleaner energy future.
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