Smart Energy Decisions (SED), a professional network dedicated to empowering businesses with the resources needed for smart energy choices, has revealed the winners of its 2024 DEI Impact Awards. This program, now in its second year, acknowledges and celebrates exceptional contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the clean energy sector.
SED’s Director of Editorial & Research, Debra Chanil, expressed the organization’s pride in recognizing the achievements of diverse groups within the clean energy community. “We commend the accomplishments of diverse groups within the clean energy community, whose talent and dedication were exemplified by the quality of nominations we received for this year’s DEI Impact Awards,” Chanil remarked. “We are proud to share and celebrate their achievements among the industry this September at Net Zero Forum Fall.”
Nominations were gathered from various organizations, including commercial, industrial, institutional, and government entities, across multiple categories. A distinguished panel of judges, including Bambi Ingram (University of Alabama at Birmingham), Peter Kelly-Detwiler (NorthBridge Energy Partners, LLC), Jason Maronde (Bard College at Simon’s Rock), and Dr. Charles Marshall, III (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development), carefully selected the winners.
The 2024 DEI Impact Award winners are:
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Project/Initiative:
Clean Power Prescription, Boston Medical Center*
Project/Initiative:
Monitor Program, Pechanga Band of Indians*
Catalyst for Change:
Dana Clare Redden, Founder of Solar Stewards*
Catalyst for Change:
Adrian Medrano, President of AMP Carriers, LLC*
Team:
Renewables & Energy Strategy Team, General MotorsSusanne Fratzscher, Vice President, Strategic Solutions at Sol Systems, the exclusive sponsor of the DEI Impact Awards, emphasized the company’s belief in the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion to drive innovation and growth. “As the exclusive DEI Impact Awards sponsor, Sol Systems believes in the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion to drive innovation and growth, aligning with our commitment to a more equitable and sustainable future,” said Fratzscher.
The award ceremony will take place at SED’s Net Zero Forum Fall on September 18, 2024, at the Westin Westminster in Westminster, Colorado. Honorees will be celebrated during the event and have the opportunity to forge impactful professional connections, gain valuable industry insights, and inspire further achievements.
Smart Energy Decisions (SED) is a leading professional network connecting companies to address energy challenges, ranging from cost reduction to achieving net-zero emissions. Through digital platforms and in-person events, SED empowers energy buyers and solution providers to stay informed about evolving trends and collaborate with reliable partners. Learn more at smartenergydecisions.com.
