{"id":52536,"date":"2026-06-24T06:53:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T10:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aeecenter.org\/?post_type=aee-news&p=52536"},"modified":"2026-07-01T12:32:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T16:32:53","slug":"announcing-the-2026-aee-regional-award-winners","status":"publish","type":"aee-news","link":"https:\/\/www.aeecenter.org\/zh\/aee-news\/announcing-the-2026-aee-regional-award-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"Announcing the 2026\u00a0AEE Regional Award Winners\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Congratulations to the 2026 AEE Regional Award Winners! The awards will be presented at the AEE Regional Awards Ceremony, scheduled as part of the AEE World Energy Conference & Expo. Join us in celebrating these achievements on Tuesday, September 15th, 2026 from 3:00 to 5:30 PM at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. This event honors excellence and innovation in energy, reflecting the highest standards of our profession. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best Student Journal Article for 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Comparative Analysis of Sustainable Hydrogen Production Technologies for Refineries
<\/strong>Alternative Energy & Distributed Generation | Volume 7, No. 4, pp. 11\u201332
By: Marwa Hachem and C: Mohamed Habbaba<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Journal Article for 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Solar Canopies Can Turn Parking Lots into Power Plants
<\/strong>International Journal of Energy Management | Volume 7, No. 2, pp. 9\u201332
By: Lindsay Audin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transforming Energy Consumption into Investment: A Comprehensive Approach to Operational Optimization, Energy Management, and Sustainability in Corporate Environments<\/strong>
International Journal of Strategic Energy & Environmental Planning | Volume 7, No. 2, p. 46-77
By: Ahmed Ghazal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Energy Project of the Year: <\/strong>Alexandra House <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Institutional Energy Management:<\/strong> Hospital Authority, Statutory body of the HKSAR <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Energy Engineer of the Year:<\/strong> Fong Chi Sum Carmen <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Innovative Energy Project of the Year: <\/strong>Smart Management System (SMS) for Decarbonisation at YWCA of Hong Kong <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Young Energy Professional of the Year:<\/strong> Chun Yan Lau <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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    • Young Energy Professional of the Year:<\/strong> Sanchi Pathella <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Energy Engineer of the Year:<\/strong> Vishal Goyal <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Energy Manager of the Year:<\/strong> Mohammed Masfuqul Alam <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Energy Project of the Year:<\/strong> Driving Deep Decarbonization: The 63% Efficiency Leap at Square Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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      • Corporate Energy Management: <\/strong>Sofina Foods <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Energy Engineer of the Year: <\/strong>Nitesh Dagur <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Energy Innovator of the Year:<\/strong> Blair Antcliffe <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Energy Manager of the Year:<\/strong> Abdel Hagar <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Energy Project of the Year:<\/strong> Smart Solar Energy Blinds System  <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Innovative Energy Project of the Year:<\/strong> Bell Canada: 5788 North Street Free Cooling Optimization<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Institutional Energy Management:<\/strong> University of British Columbia, Facilities, Energy & Water Services, Energy Conservation & Innovation <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Young Energy Professional of the Year:<\/strong> Kishan Khatri <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Central & South U.S. Region<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        • Energy Professional Development:<\/strong> \u514b\u91cc\u65af\u8482\u00b7\u574e\u519c <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Institutional Energy Management:<\/strong> DFW Airport <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Energy Innovator of the Year:<\/strong> James Coston <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Energy Engineer of the Year:<\/strong> Abinash Kumar Gupta <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Young Energy Professional of the Year:<\/strong> Patrick Fitzgerald <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Energy Project of the Year:<\/strong> ES2 Tulsa <\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Energy Manager of the Year:<\/strong> Hitesh Vora <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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          • Energy Innovator of the Year:<\/strong> Pyanykh Kostyantyn <\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Energy Engineer of the Year:<\/strong> Attila Talamon <\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Energy Professional Development:<\/strong> \u6770\u5c14\u5409\u00b7\u897f\u7279\u5e93 <\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Energy Manager of the Year:<\/strong> Dimitar Parnardziev <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Independent Eurasian States<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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            • Energy Innovator of the Year:<\/strong> Tomas Simanauskas <\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Energy Engineer of the Year:<\/strong> Sylakin Oleksandr <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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              • Energy Engineer of the Year:<\/strong> Alejandro Bellini <\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Energy Project of the Year:<\/strong> Clean energy system in sustainable agro-industry in the Amazon <\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Innovative Energy Project of the Year:<\/strong> WEG SEE+: Global Platform for Energy Efficiency & Decarbonization <\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Energy Professional Development: <\/strong>Jos\u00e9 Samuel Monterroso <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Mid-Atlantic & Southeast U.S. Region<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                • Corporate Energy Management:<\/strong> JLL – Energy Engineering Team <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Energy Professional Development:<\/strong> Jacqueline Hart <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Energy Project of the Year:<\/strong> Freedom Office Park South – Data Driven HVAC Optimization  <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Young Energy Professional of the Year:<\/strong> Alexandra Botts <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Energy Engineer of the Year:<\/strong> Kristie Teoh <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Energy Manager of the Year:<\/strong> Carrie Webster <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  Middle East & North Africa Region:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                  • Energy Manager of the Year:<\/strong> Ahmad Rahhal <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Energy Professional Development: <\/strong>Nooralden Najdeah <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Energy Project of the Year:<\/strong> Bank al Etihad-Abdoun <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Energy Innovator of the Year: <\/strong>Eng. Yafa Jeaidi (Sarrah)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Young Energy Professional of the Year: <\/strong>Maryam Nsaif <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Energy Engineer of the Year:<\/strong> Ibrahim Kronfol <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Innovative Energy Project of the Year:<\/strong> SOOF Wool Mill <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Institutional Energy Management:<\/strong> The Water Authority of Jordan Energy Unit  <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Corporate Energy Management: <\/strong>Saudi Aramco Energy Management Steering Committee <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    Midwest U.S. Region<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                    • Energy Project of the Year: <\/strong>The Utilities and Reliability Team, Pfizer McPherson Kansas <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Energy Manager of the Year: <\/strong>Kyle Overheul <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Young Energy Professional of the Year:<\/strong> Sid Thatham <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Innovative Energy Project of the Year: <\/strong>ABB New Berlin: Motion US <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                      Northeast U.S. Region<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                      • Corporate Energy Management:<\/strong> RTX Corporation <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Institutional Energy Management:<\/strong> Harvard Business School <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Young Energy Professional of the Year:<\/strong> Kristen Baker <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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                        • Energy Manager of the Year: <\/strong>Alex Tzikas <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Institutional Energy Management:<\/strong> Zoos Victoria <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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                          • Energy Engineer of the Year:<\/strong> Sindile Nothando Buthelezi <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Energy Manager of the Year:<\/strong> Reabetsoe Kgoedi <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Innovative Energy Project of the Year:<\/strong> The Syntiro Platform (Energy Partners) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Institutional Energy Management: <\/strong>Vodacom Group Ltd <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Corporate Energy Management:<\/strong> Netcare Ltd <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Young Energy Professional of the Year:<\/strong> Namusoso Raymond <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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                            • Energy Engineer of the Year:<\/strong> Rabih EL MEDAWAR <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Corporate Energy Management:<\/strong> Bettergy <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Innovative Energy Project of the Year:<\/strong> Ecoenergies Barcelona <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Young Energy Professional of the Year:<\/strong> Isabel \u00c1lvaro S\u00e1nchez <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Energy Manager of the Year:<\/strong> Cl\u00e1udia Sousa Monteiro <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                              Western U.S. Region<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                              • Young Energy Professional of the Year:<\/strong> Kate Whitmore <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Corporate Energy Management:<\/strong> Disneyland Resort <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Energy Project of the Year:<\/strong> Top 10 Tech Company Office Retrocommissioning Project   <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Energy Professional Development:<\/strong> \u963f\u8fea\u5c14\u6c57 <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Innovative Energy Project of the Year:<\/strong> Bellingham District Energy Utility (BDEU) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Energy Engineer of the Year:<\/strong> Pratap Rajaram Jadhav <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Energy Manager of the Year:<\/strong> John Christopher Tosh <\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"featured_media":52711,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","topic":[266],"class_list":["post-52536","aee-news","type-aee-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","topic-awards"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aeecenter.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/aee-news\/52536","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aeecenter.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/aee-news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aeecenter.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/aee-news"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aeecenter.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52536"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aeecenter.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/52711"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aeecenter.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52536"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"topic","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aeecenter.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/topic?post=52536"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}