Eligibility

A candidate must:

- Self-nominate or be nominated by peers with permission from the nominee.

- Be an organisation in the Western Australian energy sector.

- Meet one or more of the selection criteria outlined below.

Selection criteria

The organisation demonstrates that it or its project meets one or more of the following criteria:

- Strong and sustained social license to operate (SLO) through meaningful, transparent and ongoing community engagement that reflects community input and supports trusted, enduring stakeholder relationships.

· Effective partnerships with local communities and landowners, including where relevant with government or other organisations, to co-design outcomes and create shared value.

· Measurable social, cultural, environmental or economic benefits for host communities.

· Environmental stewardship practices that restore or enhance local environments beyond baseline levels.

· Community engagement, responsibility and legacy outcomes are embedded into core planning, delivery and operational decision-making.

· Long-term thinking that ensures positive outcomes extends beyond operations and life of the asset.

Nominations for the 2026 WA Energy Awards close on Monday 10 August 2026 at 11:59pm (AWST).

For enquiries, please contact Cleta Blakiston at registrationswa@aie.org.au.