The future leaders of Scotland’s renewable energy industry have been shortlisted for this year’s Young Professionals Green Energy Awards, organised by Scottish Renewables.
These annual awards shine a spotlight on the pioneers of tomorrow who are ready to disrupt the status quo with their “bold ideas and unstoppable ambition” to reshape Scotland’s clean power future.
More than 30 rising stars in the renewable energy industry have been shortlisted across eight categories.
They include Megan Martin, a Design Engineer at Tony Gee and Partners LLP, who took a lead role in designing Viking wind farm’s turbine foundations at both the optioneering and detailed design stages, Obey Suleyman, a PhD student at the University of Strathclyde, whose pioneering research on the manufacture of wind turbine components is advancing the sustainability of Scotland’s renewable energy industry, and Ben Young, an engineer at SLR, who has been working on the development of export and inter-array cable system designs.
The Young Professionals Green Energy Awards will be presented at Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, on 1 May.
Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, said: “The future of Scotland’s renewable energy industry is in the hands of a new wave of trailblazers as we see first-hand a new generation of leaders who are actively shaping the future of our industry.
“The Young Professionals Green Energy Awards recognise those at the forefront of this transformation which will be crucial in supporting the continued drive towards a sustainable Scotland powered by clean energy.
“To be nominated for these awards is a remarkable accomplishment in itself and I truly hope this recognition will inspire each nominee to build on the exceptional work they have already contributed to our industry, paving the way for even greater achievements.”
Winners of the Young Professionals Green Energy Awards will also be put forward for the Young and Inspiring Award at the Scottish Green Energy Awards later this year.
Categories include the Academic Award, sponsored by ETP, the Analyst Award, sponsored Ocean Winds, the Culture Change Award, the Engineer Award, sponsored by ESB and the Innovator Award.