Rolling out the red carpet: a comprehensive list of the best B2B energy awards to enter in 2024
By Olivia Greaves, Account Manager
B2B energy awards come in all different shapes and sizes, highlighting regional activity, best-in-class technology, ESG and DEI initiatives and more, but how can you sift through the ever-increasing categories to find those most relevant to you and those you have the strongest chance of winning?
With lots to choose from it can be hard to decide where your efforts are best placed, here are some of our top picks for B2B energy awards to enter in 2024.
ADIPEC Awards
For those operating in the Middle East, it doesn’t get much bigger than ADIPEC. Held annually in Abu Dhabi, ADIPEC runs over four days in mid-November, with the awards ceremony a major element of the overall event.
Last year’s awards centred around companies ‘Leading the Transformation’ and we can expect a similar theme for 2024’s categories, celebrating achievements in the pursuit of net-zero emissions and decarbonisation.
Entry deadline: June (TBC)
Awards ceremony: Mid-November 2024
edie Net-Zero Awards
The inaugural edie Net-Zero Awards were held in November 2023, a sister scheme the established edie Awards, it was created to recognise individuals and organisations who are spearheading the transition towards a net-zero carbon economy.
Categories include Net-Zero Hero, Built Environment Project of the Year, Innovation of the Year and Renewables Energy Project of the Year, amongst others.
Entry deadline: July (TBC)
Awards ceremony: November (TBC)
Global Offshore Wind Awards
The Global Offshore Wind Awards is run by RenewableUK and celebrates the very best in offshore wind across several categories- People, skills and health and safety; Innovation and excellence; and Environmental, social and governance.
Entry deadline: July (TBC)
Awards ceremony: October (TBC)
Hart Energy ESG Awards
An increased spotlight on ESG in recent years has led to an increase in accompanying awards. Hart Energy’s ESG Awards are open to producers, operators, services companies and midstream companies in the oil and gas industry. The awards look to recognise innovations, social efforts and leadership practices.
With a slightly different format to other awards, organisations don’t enter specific categories but instead enter with a ‘summary of achievements’ and one company per ‘type’ is crowned winner.
Entry deadline: April 5
Awards ceremony: August 30-31
Hydrogen Awards
It was only a matter of time until the budding hydrogen sector developed its own awards. Enter The Hydrogen Awards.
There are over 23 categories to enter and win, celebrating the use of hydrogen across many industries including automotive, rail, industrial and construction.
Entry deadline: November (TBC)
Awards ceremony: February (TBC)
Offshore Energy UK (OEUK) Awards
Hosted annually in Aberdeen, the OEUK Awards celebrates outstanding companies and inspirational people working within the energy sector.
The award has several categories for those just starting out in the industry, including Apprentice of the Year and Early Career Professional of the Year as well as others spotlighting energy security and decarbonisation efforts.
Entry deadline: August (TBC)
Awards ceremony: November (TBC)
Offshore Achievement Awards (OAAs)
Another awards ceremony hailing from the Granite City, the OAAs reward innovative technologies, company growth and contributions of individuals within the energy sector.
Entry deadline: Already closed for 2024, expected to reopen November (TBC)
Awards ceremony: March 2025 (TBC)
Platts Global Energy Awards
With over a quarter a century of awards ceremonies under its belt, the Platts Global Energy Awards is one of the more established awards on the B2B energy awards circuit, and with 20 categories, there’s something for almost everyone.
Categories for individuals range from Rising Star Individual Award to Lifetime Achievement Award, and categories for companies include a variety of energy transition awards.
Entry deadline: August (TBC)
Awards ceremony: December (TBC)
Subsea Expo Awards
The Subsea Expo Awards, hosted by Global Underwater Hub, recognise companies and individuals that are leading the way in the UK’s underwater sectors.
There are just seven categories, including a Technology Development Award.
Entry deadline: Already closed for 2024, expected to reopen September 2024
Awards ceremony: February 2025
Woman in Energy Award
In an industry that is still largely dominated by men, the Woman in Energy Award aims to reward and celebrate women in energy.
Part of European Sustainable Energy Week, it highlights outstanding activities, projects or actions carried out by women. Particular attention is placed on efforts to drive the gender mainstreaming agenda and support equality and equal opportunities.
Entry deadline: February 1
Awards ceremony: June 11
At Aspectus, we’ve won many B2B energy awards for clients. From handling the research through to drafting compelling and creative entries including winning The Offshore Achievement Awards, Green Business Awards and Ground Engineering. Get in touch if you’d like to win more awards in 2024.
At a glance
| Award | Entry deadline | Ceremony |
| ADIPEC Awards | June (TBC) | Mid-November (TBC) |
| edie Net-Zero Awards | July (TBC) | November (TBC) |
| The Global Offshore Wind Awards | July (TBC) | October (TBC) |
| Hart Energy ESG Awards | April 5 | August 30-31 |
| The Hydrogen Awards. | November (TBC) | February (TBC) |
| OEUK Awards | August (TBC) | November (TBC) |
| Offshore Achievement Awards | November (TBC) | March 2025 |
| Platts Global Energy Awards | August (TBC) | December (TBC) |
| Subsea Expo Awards | September (TBC) | February 2025 (TBC) |
| Woman in Energy Award | February 1 | June 11 |
