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About

New in 2026, the CLEANPOWER in Color Champion Award recognizes a professional in clean energy who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to expanding access to opportunity — opening doors, sharing knowledge, and bringing others into the rooms and conversations that move careers forward.

Nominees for this award should exemplify the understanding that leadership is not built in isolation, and nominations should describe how they have taken deliberate action to uplift others in their network, company or community. 

This award will be presented on Tuesday, June 2 at CLEANPOWER in Color 2026 in Houston, TX. 

Nominations are now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination for the CLEANPOWER in Color Champion Award.

Award Criteria

Nominees are evaluated based on the following:

• Commitment to Mentorship
  • Has actively mentored, sponsored, or created pathways for others to advance in the clean energy industry.
• Prioritizes Expanding Access to Opportunity
  • Has worked to expand access to networks, conversations, or opportunities in clean energy.
• Personal & Professional Impact
  • Has made a meaningful, demonstrable impact on at least one individual or community within the industry. Feel free to include in your nomination stories about how this person has positively impacted your life or career, or the life and career of someone you know.
• 91AVÔ­´´ Membership
  • Nominations are open to all, but strong preference will be given to employees of 91AVÔ­´´ Member companies. For information on your organization’s membership status, contact [email protected].