Individual & Leadership Awards
Diversity & Inclusion Award
Sponsored by
GridBeyond
Energyz Black
SINEXCEL
Eugene Smotkin 'Powering Puerto Rico'
Women in Energy Storage Network (WinES)
Outstanding Contribution to Energy Storage
Sponsored by
Andrew Waranch - Spearmint Energy
Anoucheh Bellefleur - ABO Energy
Axel Holmberg - Ingrid Capacity
Dennis Schiricke - Return
Kai-Philipp Kairies - ACCURE Battery Intelligence
Michael Kleinberg - DNV
Vidyadhar Rangojoo - Fluence Energy
Rising Star of the Year
Anna Szumska - Zenobe
Ben Firestone - Bluewater Battery Logistics
Emily Taylor - Harmony Energy
Jack Greenwood - Kraken
Jokūbas Čiurlionis - Ignitis Renewables
Karen Huck - IDCM
Osei Akoto - ion Ventures
Rutwij Hoshing - Gore Street Capital
Sophie Lowe - Eversheds Sutherland
Tauya Kahwema - ion Ventures
Thomas Gilles - Gore Street Capital
This year, our expert panel – made up of 19 leaders across energy storage, renewables, and clean-tech innovation – reviewed a record number of entries. After careful assessment, the hundreds of nominations have been distilled down to the very best: the 2025 Energy Storage Awards shortlist.
The winners will be revealed at the Awards ceremony on Thursday 20 November 2025 at the Park Plaza London Riverbank!
