BOULDER,
Colo., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Each
year, the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) celebrates
individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership,
innovation, and impact in advancing renewable energy technologies
and promoting sustainable energy practices. The 2024 award
recipients and fellow inductees have been selected for their
remarkable contributions to the solar energy community and their
commitment to driving an equitable and far-reaching clean energy
transition.
The award winners and fellow inductees will be formally
recognized at the ASES Annual Awards Banquet on
May 21 from 5:30- 9:00 pm ET at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.. The banquet will
coincide with the celebration of ASES's 70th anniversary, marking a
seven-decade legacy of leadership in promoting solar energy and
sustainability.
"We are thrilled to recognize the exceptional accomplishments of
both our award winners and fellow inductees this year," said
Jill Cliburn, ASES Awards Chair and
a fellow in the Society. "We honor leaders in solar research and
development, policy, design, workforce development, business
innovation, and service. The range of these awards reflects the
breadth of talent and dedication that characterizes the solar
field," Cliburn said. The annual ASES Awards Banquet not only
recognizes excellence, but also inspires future achievements and
optimism for the clean energy future.
The 2024 ASES award winners & inductees:
- Charles Greeley Abbot Award:
Abraham Ellis
- Hoyt Clarke Hottel Award:
Fred Morse
- Leadership in Solar Policy and Market Transformation Award:
David Gahl
- Leadership in Solar Architecture and Design Award: Mike Nicklas and Gary
Bailey
- Rebecca Vories Award for
Volunteer Service: John
Essig
- Claudia Hansen Wentworth Award
for Code Development, Innovation and Training: Mark Mrohs and Johnny
Weiss
- Women in Solar Energy: Annika
Colston
- John and Barbara Yellott Award:
Remilekun Akinwonmi
- 2024 Fellows Inductees, honoring longtime solar leadership
and service to the Society
- Vikram Sami
- Liz Merry
- Robert Peña
- Troy Peters
- William Guiney
- Jeff Lyng
ASES invites all stakeholders and enthusiasts in the renewable
energy community to join us in celebrating the accomplishments of
these remarkable individuals. The awards banquet will be attended
by leaders, experts, and enthusiasts from the solar energy
industry, academia, government, and nonprofit sectors. Attendees
will have the opportunity to network, share ideas, and celebrate
past achievements while looking toward the future of solar
energy.
Tickets to the Awards Banquet are limited and available on
ases.org/conference. For any questions, please contact
conference@ases.org.
About the American Solar Energy Society (ASES):
ASES
is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year and brings a depth of
expertise and experience in solar energy technologies, workforce
development, research, and deployment of community-based solar
projects. ASES is the longest-serving and leading solar
energy advocacy organization in the
United States, with 20,000 members. ASES is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit that advocates for sustainable living and a 100% clean
energy future and emphasizes the values of justice, equity,
diversity, and inclusion for a successful transition. ASES
cultivates community and powers progress by integrating the
perspectives of science, industry, policy, and citizens via the
award-winning Solar Today magazine, the
e-newsletter Solar@Work, webinars, the ASES
National Solar Conference, and the ASES National Solar
Tour. Learn more at www.ases.org.
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