The Midwest Energy Leadership Awards were presented at the Great Lakes Symposium on October 19, 2011. The awards program recognizes individuals whose efforts to promote a smarter grid are helping to foster economic opportunity; create a more efficient, reliable and secure grid; and improve stewardship of natural resources and our environment. The following awards were presented:
Research, Development and Innovation (awarded to a researcher who demonstrates vision in developing new and innovative technical or analytical solutions or tools for the electric grid) – Awarded to:
Entrepreneurship (Awarded to a Midwest-focused entrepreneur or small-business owner whose company is implementing new technologies in the smart grid sector or pursuing new business models or market segments) – Awarded to:
Industry Market-Driver (Awarded to an industry-leading firm or individual that is leading the transition to a smarter grid and is committing to fostering the clean tech ecosystem in the Midwest) – Awarded to:
