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26/07/2018

Nominations Welcomed For Scottish Green Energy Awards

Nominations for the 2018 Scottish Green Energy Awards have officially been opened.

The Awards celebrate the success of Scotland's renewable energy sector, including all renewable technologies, projects and people.  

Nominations are now being accepted in 11 of the 12 categories:

• Sustainable Development Award (sponsored by ABB)

• Outstanding Service Award (sponsored by Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group)

• Outstanding Contribution Award (sponsored by Highlands and Islands Enterprise)

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• Outstanding Project Award (sponsored by Hurley Palmer Flatt)

• Best Innovation Award (sponsored by Red Rock Power Limited)

• Contribution to Skills Award (sponsored by Senvion)

• Carbon Reduction Award (sponsored by SmartestEnergy)

• Best Community Project Award (sponsored by SSE)

• Best Engagement Award (sponsored by Vattenfall)

• Champion of Renewables Award (available to sponsor)

• Best Practice Award – NEW – (sponsored by Natural Power)

The shortlist for the final category, the Young & Inspiring Award, sponsored by WSP, comprises the 10 winners of May's 2018 Young Professionals Green Energy Awards.

The winners will receive their awards at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on 06 December.

Nominations for the 2018 Scottish Green Energy Awards must be made before 5pm on 21 September at scottishrenewables.com.

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