Industry Awards

• Energy Company of the Year - Adani Group
• Infrastructure Investment Trusts of the Year - Indigrid
• Infrastructure Finance Company of the Year - Power Finance Corporation Limited
• Nodal Agency of the Year - REC Limited
• EPC of the Year – Generation -    Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
• Advanced Metering Infrastructure company of the year -Kimbal Technologies
• Power Exchange of the Year - Indian Energy Exchange Limited
• Digital Partner of the Year - Accenture in India
• Principal Sustainable Energy Partner of the Year - Solar Energy Corporation of India
• Electrification & Decarbonisation Partner of the Year - GE Vernova
• State Distribution Company of the Year - Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited
• Distribution Company of the Year - Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited
• Grid Operator of the Year - Grid Controller of India Limited
• Renewable Energy Project of the Year - Adani Green Energy Limited
• Green Hydrogen Project of the Year - GAIL (India) Limited
• Transmission Company of the Year - Power Grid Corporation of India
• Generation Company of the Year – Thermal - NTPC Limited

Leadership Awards:

• Transmission Titan of the Year - Shri Harsh Shah
• Distribution Titan of the Year - Shri. Jai Prakash Shivahare, IAS
• Renewables Titan of the Year - Shri Vneet S Jaain
• Titan of the Year – Solar - Shri R. P. Gupta (IAS Retd.)
• Energy Titan of the Year - Shri Anil Sardana
• Lifetime Achievement Award - Shri. Anil Razdan, IAS (Retd.)

Exhibitor Awards:

• Exhibitor of the Year Award – Adani Energy Solutions Limited
• Outstanding Product Showcase – ECOMAX
• Best Innovative Stall Design – Kirloskar Brothers Limited
• Best Technology Demonstration – MAN Energy Solutions
• Best Digital Experience Stall – Startup India
• Outstanding Customer Engagement – Neptune

Industry Awards

• Infrastructure Investment Trusts of the Year
• Infrastructure Finance Company of the Year
• Nodal Agency of the Year
• EPC of the Year- Generation
• Advanced Metering Infrastructure Company of the Year
• Power Exchange of the Year
• Digital Partner of the Year
• Principal Sustainable Energy Partner of the Year
• Electrification & Decarbonisation Partner of the Year
• State Distribution Company of the Year
• Distribution Company of the Year
• Grid Operator of the Year
• Renewable Energy Project of the Year
• Green Hydrogen Project of the Year
• Transmission Company of the Year
• Generation Company of the Year-Thermal

Leadership Awards:

• Energy Titan of the Year
• Transmission Titan of the Year
• Distribution Titan of the Year
• Renewables Titan of the Year
• Titan of the Year - Solar
• Lifetime Achievement Award
• Generation Titan of the Year

Exhibitor Awards:

• Most Innovative Power Technology Showcase
• Best Green Technology Exhibit-Generation
• Best Demonstration-Renewable Energy Solutions
• Smart Utility Product Of The Year
• Most Innovative Digital Utility Solution
• Best Live Grid/Smart Tech Demonstration
• Top Technology Disruptor-Utility Sector

One Project – One Category

• Each project may only be submitted under a single award category. It is the responsibility of the nominating organisation or individual to select the most suitable category that best represents the project's objectives and impact.
• If a project is submitted in more than one category, only the first submission (based on timestamp) will be considered valid. Subsequent entries will be disqualified.

Right to Reassign Categories

• The Organising Committee, in consultation with the Awards Jury, retains the discretion to reassign a project to a different category if it is considered a better fit, based on the content and scope of the nomination.

Eligibility – Completed Projects Only

• Only projects that have been fully implemented and completed are eligible for consideration. Entries that are in the planning, design, or pilot phase will not be accepted.

Special Recognition – No Submission Required

• The ENCIS Chairperson’s Award for Distinguished Contribution to Sustainable Progress is a non-submission-based recognition, selected directly by the Governing Council for exceptional impact and leadership in the sector.

Have a Unique Project? Let Us Know

• If your project does not align with any of the listed award categories but demonstrates noteworthy results or innovation, please reach out to us at rsvp@encis.in. Our team will assess whether it qualifies for special mention or a discretionary award.

Nominations are open to individuals, public and private sector organisations, government bodies, startups, research institutions, EPC companies, and other stakeholders involved in relevant sectors as per the award categories.

Applications are invited from Indian entities and international organisations implementing projects or initiatives within India.
If your organisation is not explicitly listed but aligns with the spirit of the awards, you are welcome to write to us at rsvp@encis.in.

• Get recognised on a prestigious platform celebrating excellence across the entire power, energy, and infrastructure ecosystem
• Share your success story and real-world impact to inspire wider industry adoption of innovative practices
• Encourage cross-sector learning by showcasing breakthroughs from corporates, startups, public sector bodies, and beyond
• Strengthen your organisation’s positioning with a credible, industry-recognised point of distinction
• Gain valuable exposure through extensive media coverage, digital platforms, and event publications
• Receive recognition in the presence of senior leaders from government, industry, technology, academia, and finance sectors.
• Featured across ENCIS’s official social media, post-show reports, and industry-facing publications

The nominations will be reviewed and evaluated by an independent jury panel comprising distinguished experts from various sectors.

• Shri P. K. Pujari, IAS (Retd.) | Honorary Chairman, ENCIS 
• Shri Ghanshyam Prasad | Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority
• Shri Sameer Chandra Saxena | CMD, Grid India
• Dr. Tripta Thakur | Director General, NPTI
• Shri Atul Kumar Bali | Director, NSGM

Innovation & Disruption

• Fresh perspective with sector-disrupting potential
• Use of breakthrough technologies, digital tools, or unconventional methods that offer fresh solutions to sectoral challenges

Measured Impact

Demonstrated results in terms of energy efficiency, cost savings, emissions reduction, service quality, or social benefit
Quantifiable outcomes that show real progress, not just potential

Scalability & Replication Potential

• Capacity to expand across different regions, sectors, or demographics
• Ease with which the solution can be adapted or scaled by other organisations

Execution Excellence

• Efficiency and effectiveness in implementing the project
• Ability to overcome operational or regulatory challenges during rollout

Stakeholder Engagement & Inclusivity

• Involvement of partners, end-users, local communities, or institutions in project design and implementation
• Contribution to equitable growth, gender inclusion, and community empowerment

Alignment with National Priorities

• Direct contribution to India’s key missions like Net Zero by 2070, Viksit Bharat 2047, energy security, Make in India, or sustainable urbanisation
• Support for long-term climate resilience and energy transition goals

• Last Date of Receiving nominations – 31st July
• Jury evaluation – August
• Awards Ceremony – 2nd September 2025 at Yashobhoomi, IICC, New Delhi

All nominations will be evaluated by a jury panel based on the documents and information submitted.

Relevance to Sectoral & National Priorities – 20 Marks

• Alignment with India's energy transition goals, sustainability commitments, and development priorities (e.g., Net Zero 2070, SDGs, energy access, urban resilience)

Innovation & Differentiation – 20 Marks

• Originality of the idea, application of new technologies, or novel approach to solving a key industry or societal challenge

Impact & Measurable Outcomes – 25 Marks

• Evidence of tangible results such as energy saved/generated, emissions reduced, population reached, efficiency improved, or other quantifiable KPIs

Scalability & Replicability – 15 Marks

• Potential for the project, solution, or initiative to be scaled up or replicated in other geographies or sectors

Sustainability & Long-Term Vision – 10 Marks

• Focus on long-term benefits, environmental and financial viability, and continuity beyond initial implementation

Team Leadership & Collaboration – 10 Marks

• Strength of execution, cross-functional coordination, and stakeholder engagement, especially in complex or multi-agency environments

Total: 100 Marks

Eligibility

• Participation is open to individuals, utilities, startups, public and private companies, government institutions, and registered organisations operating in India or contributing to projects implemented in India.

Application Requirements

• Nominations must be complete in all respects. Incomplete or incorrectly filled entries will be considered invalid and will not be reviewed.

Evaluation Process

• All eligible entries will be evaluated based on the defined parameters outlined in the "Evaluation Criteria" section by an independent jury of domain experts.

Confidentiality & Use of Information

• All documents and information submitted will be used strictly for evaluation purposes and kept confidential by the organisers and jury.

Right to Reject or Reassign

• The organisers reserve the right to reject any nomination that does not meet the criteria or to reassign a nomination to a more appropriate category if deemed necessary. Such changes will be communicated to the nominee.

Award Discretion

• The jury reserves the right to withhold an award in any category if no submission is found to meet the standard of excellence required. Decisions made by the jury are final and binding.

Amendments & Cancellations

• The organisers reserve the right to cancel or modify the terms, timelines, or structure of the awards at their sole discretion. Any such updates will be posted on the official event webpage.

Responsibility for Submission

• It is the sole responsibility of participants to ensure that their nominations are submitted before the announced deadline. The organisers are not liable for any technical or personal reasons for delayed or non-submission.

Use of Content & Media Rights

• By submitting a nomination, participants grant permission for the organisers and their partners to use the content (including photos, video, and descriptive details) for editorial, promotional, or archival purposes, including publication on digital platforms and media coverage.

Original Work & Legal Compliance

• By submitting an entry, the nominee affirms that the content is original, does not infringe upon any third-party intellectual property rights, and complies with all applicable laws.

Non-Transferability

• All awards are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged or substituted in any form.

The Jury's decision on all award matters shall be final and binding.