Scottish Renewables’ Young Professionals Green Energy Awards last night recognised the next generation of Scotland’s renewable energy leaders.
The black-tie event at the Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow, saw 300 guests attend to celebrate and recognise those who will be driving the evolution of Scotland’s future energy system.
The annual awards, hosted by industry body Scottish Renewables, has eight categories to highlight those who are pioneering new ideas with the drive and ambition needed to change the renewable energy industry for the better.
This year’s winners include:
Personal Improvement Award winner Haidee Barclay of Ørsted who took an unusual route into the industry, moving from a six-year career as a hairdressing stylist to standing atop a wind turbine as an Apprentice Wind Turbine Technician.
Colin Thompson of SSEN Transmission, who took home the Engineer Award for championing the use of innovative route analysis software to deliver a solution in four months rather than the 12 months it would have traditionally taken.
Julie Le Négaret, of Gravitricity, was this year’s Innovator Award winner, who impressed judges by playing a key role in the delivery of Gravitricity’s energy storage concept demonstrator project in Leith.
Chief executive at Scottish Renewables Claire Mack (pictured) said: “It is truly an honour to once again be able to showcase the next generation of young talent who are leading the way in Scotland’s renewable energy industry. It is incredibly important that Scottish Renewables recognises the young professionals who will continue our drive towards a clean, green future.
“The future is bright for those who want a career focused on green energy. Scotland’s renewable energy industry already supports more than 27,000 jobs and we know that about 22,000 undergraduates are studying renewables related subjects at college or university.”
Each winner of a Young Professionals Green Energy Award will be put forward for the Young and Inspiring Award at the Scottish Green Energy Awards later this year.