RSVP for the 2026 Leadership in Energy Efficiency Awards, NEEA’s annual celebration recognizing the trailblazers driving innovation and collaboration in Northwest energy efficiency.

Register to attend in person by November 20, 2026.

On December 4, 2026, NEEA's Board of Directors and staff will present four awards at a hybrid ceremony:

• Leadership in Energy Efficiency Rising Star Award - Recognizes an emerging leader in energy efficiency whose record reflects ongoing and exceptional growth in contribution to the industry.
• Leadership in Energy Efficiency Award for Innovative Collaboration - Recognizes outstanding achievement by individuals, groups, and/or organizations in creating, using or promoting innovative solutions to collaborate that help the region achieve more energy efficiency.
• Tom Eckman Lifetime Achievement in Energy Efficiency Award - Recognizes outstanding achievement of an individual whose career has greatly contributed to energy efficiency in the Northwest.
• Chairperson's Award - Appointed by NEEA's Board Chair and Executive Director and recognizes individual dedication and effective, long-term commitment to advancing energy efficiency.
  

Don’t miss out! Join the celebration on Friday, Dec. 4 from 9 – 10:30 a.m. PST at AVENUE (631 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR).

Check out the winners in each category and the full list of nominees from across the Northwest at neea.org/news

 Please reach out to LEEARSVP@neea.org with any questions.