The CREF Industry Awards celebrate leadership, innovation, and impact across the Caribbean clean energy sector. Presented annually at the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF), the Awards recognize standout individuals, projects, and programs that are accelerating the region’s energy transition.
What We Recognize
The Awards highlight excellence across a wide range of areas, from energy efficiency and e-mobility to distributed generation, green hydrogen, financing programs, and beyond. Categories evolve each year to reflect market trends and emerging priorities.
See the 2025 Award Categories and Descriptions here.
How Winners Are Selected
All submissions are evaluated by an independent jury of industry experts. Winners are selected based on clearly defined criteria, including:
- Innovation and technical excellence
- Impact on communities, customers, or investors
- Contribution to regional decarbonization and resilience
Who Can Submit
Submissions are open to individuals, organizations, public sector entities, and partnerships working to advance clean energy in the Caribbean. You don’t have to be a CREF attendee to nominate and self-nominations are encouraged.
Who Took Home the Honors in 2025?
Discover the individuals, projects, and programs recognized for their leadership and impact at the 2025 CREF Industry Awards.
View the full list of 2025 winners here.
Looking Ahead to 2026
The next call for nominations will open in September 2025, ahead of CREF 2026.
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