National Business Development Manager / Director of the Year

Sponsored by E.ON Green Funding

This award recognises an outstanding individual who has helped develop growth in their business within the energy efficiency sector.

Judging criteria

Nominations for this award are open to any individual that meets the following criteria: He/she must be a Business Development Manager, a Business Development Director, or a Senior Manager with responsibility for Business Development, within the energy sector (eg Managing Director). They must have worked on energy efficiency related projects within the period between January 2025 and March 2026. Work carried out in previous years may be used as additional supporting information only. A clear nomination statement is required, outlining what sets them apart in their field and demonstrating clear energy savings achieved. Customer testimonials and community impact statements are essential. Judges will consider the nature, scale and scope of the work carried out, and a special emphasis will be placed on any successful integration of any national or local government energy efficiency schemes into the nominated project.

Current holders

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  Winner Robert Connelly Nominated by Clyde Net Zero
• Second Mickaela Machado Nominated by Anesco Energy Ltd
• Third Charlotte Dorsett Nominated by SWIP Ltd
• Third Olivia Garran Nominated by 3E Assessment
• Special Commendation Ashleigh Wilson Nominated by Improveasy Eco Ltd
• Special Commendation Bryan McGrory Nominated by BMG Surveys Ltd
• Special Commendation Kelly Wiltshire Nominated by Renewafuel
• Special Commendation Sophie Turner Nominated by GRS ECO LTd
• Special Commendation William Childs-Carlile Nominated by City Training

Nominees

• Ateeb Mehmood
• Bryan McGrory
• Charlotte Dorsett
• Dean Calcutt
• Elizabeth Sinikas
• Gemma King Hirst
• Keilan James-Devereux
• Kelly Wiltshire
• Ken Broadbent
• Mark Bramhall
• Neb Augustinov
• Sam Barr
• William Childs-Carlile