Finalists Announced For Deloitte Energy Excellence Awards

Finalists Announced For Deloitte Energy Excellence Awards 2013

The finalists in the 2013 Deloitte Energy Excellence Awards recognising achievement in the New Zealand energy sector were announced today.

The awards, now in their fourth year, are being held in Auckland at the Langham Hotel on August 14 to recognise achievement and excellence in the New Zealand energy sector.

Chairman of the Judging Panel, Richard Westlake, says that the calibre of entries was extremely high and the finalist selection process had been a tough one; in one of the categories the judges named four finalists.

"Following a rigorous judging process we are delighted to announce the finalists and wish them well on the night," he says. "The judging panel was impressed by the overall quality of the entries and our task certainly hasn't been easy."

Deloitte partner and energy leader Paul Callow says the sector plays a crucial role in the economy, and will be particularly important as a driver of the country’s return to strong growth. The mixed-ownership reforms now being implemented will add a new layer to that, as will the extensive offshore drilling campaigns planned this summer, he says .

Callow says Deloitte, as principal sponsor of the awards, is proud to be involved with recognising the people and businesses in a sector that has the potential to deliver major social and economic benefits through technological change.

“We are delighted to have this role in supporting recognition of excellence in the sector and congratulate all the finalists announced today. Their efforts are collectively helping to build a better and more prosperous New Zealand.”

The event is being organised by Freeman Media, publisher of online news and information service Energy News. Organiser Matt Freeman says that ticket sales have already passed 400 and is expecting 650 in attendance.

The 2013 Deloitte Energy Excellence Awards finalists are:

Innovation in Electricity award - sponsored by Gentrack
• Counties Power - The PAL-GPR System - a fast, accurate and economic precise all-terrain location system
• Powerco - Flexible asset data solution
• Transpower - Benmore to Haywards live line tower replacement

Energy Project of the Year award – sponsored by ITL
• Contact Energy - The Wairakei bioreactor - a world first
• New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals - Block Offer 2012
• Vector - Nationwide rollout of advanced metering for an electricity retailer

Excellence in Health & Safety award - sponsored by Siemens
• Contact Energy - Building a zero harm culture
• Genesis Energy - Well-being is embedded in our DNA
• Todd Energy - A journey to safety excellence

Environmental Excellence award – sponsored by PEPANZ
• Contact Energy - The Wairakei bioreactor - a world first
• Genesis Energy - The Genesis Energy national whio recovery programme
• Mighty River Power - Beyond compliance - a partnership approach to environmental co-management

Young Energy Executive of the Year – sponsored by ABB
• Christian Carter - Projects support and services group manager, Transpower
• Mike Fox - Generation infrastructure manager, Mighty River Power
• Karen Frew - Asset management maturity manager , Powerco

Energy Executive of the Year – sponsored by Transfield Worley
• Rob Jager - Country chairman & chief operating officer, Shell New Zealand
• Stuart Lush - Generation development manager, Mighty River Power
• Mike Roan - Wholesale markets manager, Meridian Energy

Lines Company of the Year - sponsored by TE Connectivity
• Northpower
• Powerco
• WEL Networks

Energy Retailer of the Year – sponsored by Chapman Tripp
• BP
• King Country Energy
• Meridian Energy

Overall Energy Company of the Year – sponsored by Port Taranaki
• Genesis Energy
• Mighty River Power
• Powerco
• Transpower

Finalists have not been announced for the Editor's Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Sector, sponsored by MB Century, and the winner will be announced on the night.

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