• The Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Awards

  • The nomination period for the 2009 Aspen Environment and Energy Awards has ended. Thanks for your interest. The winner of the award will be announced during the Aspen Environment Forum, March 25-28, 2009, in Aspen, Colorado.

  • Corporate Energy Generation Award

    For disruptive solutions in the generation and distribution of renewable energy.
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  • Corporate Energy Efficiency Award

    For energy efficiency-oriented projects, which may encompass new technologies, or consumer products and services that have lower energy and environmental impact. 
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  • Government Award

    For innovative government initiatives that result in increasing renewable energy generation, increasing efficiency, or developing significant new policies that benefit energy and environmental objectives. 
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  • Individual Thought Leadership Award

    For leadership contributions in energy and environmental problem solving, with special emphasis on disruptive and scalable solutions. 
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  • NGO Award

    For contributions in increasing renewable energy generation, increasing efficiency, achieving radical price reductions, or developing new green markets in developing countries. 
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  • Visual Art & Design Award

    For visual art and design projects that highlight and reframe innovative and disruptive energy and environment solutions. 
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