Celebrating Innovation and Impact at the Energy Asia Awards

Asia stands at the forefront of the global energy transition. The Energy Asia 2025 conference in Kuala Lumpur from 16-18 June aims to not only address these critical issues but also celebrate the innovators and change-makers propelling various potential transformative efforts. 

We are delighted to introduce the prestigious Energy Asia Awards, designed to highlight the remarkable efforts of those leading Asia’s sustainable energy charge. 

The Energy Asia Awards aim to promote sustainability, foster a culture of innovation, encourage a world view, and thereby enhance Asia’s role in championing a just transition. The inaugural Energy Asia Awards offer a new, exciting platform for Energy Asia as the series grows its offerings to ensure an inclusive energy transition.

Energy Asia 2025 is more than a conference—it’s a platform for experts, visionaries, and leaders in the energy sector. It aims to bring together over 5,000 participants and 180 speakers from more than 54 countries, to deliver Asia’s energy transition.

With a focus on fostering actionable solutions, the conference is dedicated to shaping a sustainable and equitable future for the entire region.

Celebrating Changemakers in Asia’s Energy Transition

The drive towards a just energy transition requires relentless energy innovation and dedicated effort. The Energy Asia Awards are designed to celebrate and commemorate those that challenge the status quo, drive positive transformation, and serve as an inspiration for others to follow. 

With a growth mindset to succeed, these innovators explore how to make great things happen and set out a vision of the potential future that inspires others to take positive action.

The awards are divided into two key categories, each designed to spotlight distinct but crucial aspects of the energy transition.

Eureka Award: Innovation Category

The Eureka Award recognises projects that tackle environmental challenges within the Asian energy landscape, focusing on:

• Decarbonisation: Initiatives that reduce emissions and develop clean energy solutions.
• Resource Efficiency: Projects aimed at reducing water and energy consumption.

Entries will demonstrate: 

• Innovation: New approach to an environmental challenge, driving climate action.
• Impact: Measurable business and environmental benefits.
• Scalability: Potential for replication in various contexts.
• Sustainability: Long-term environmental and economic viability.
• Timescale: Activity during 2023-2024, from pilot to commercialisation stage.

Trailblazer Award: Social Impact Category

The Trailblazer Award honours projects that significantly impact social aspects of the energy transition, enhancing:

• Education: Initiatives that build capacity and knowledge.
• Environment: Efforts that positively impact the ecological landscape.

Energy Security, Affordability, and Accessibility: Ensuring comprehensive access to sustainable energy solutions.

Entries will demonstrate:

• Alignment: Matches entity’s goals, uses social impact standards.
• Innovation: Unique solutions for energy transition challenges.
• Impact: Tackles social inequalities, empowers marginalised groups.
• Replicability: Can be applied in various contexts.
• Sustainability: Long-term benefits for communities and the entity.
• Timescale: Activity in 2023-2024, evaluated over 2-5 years.

As we gear up for Energy Asia 2025, we invite all stakeholders from across the globe to join us in recognising and drawing inspiration from these trailblazers. The Energy Asia Awards not only acknowledge significant achievements but also set the stage for future innovations that will be discussed and driven forward at the conference.

Join us this 16 – 18 June in Kuala Lumpur to be part of this transformative journey, where today’s innovations and commitments pave the way for a sustainable energy future.