These annual awards recognize organizations and individuals who are distinguished in their leadership in grid innovation and advancing grid modernization.
The Grid Innovator of the Year Awards recognize an electric utility, a tech solution provider and an individual who have made meaningful strides in accelerating grid innovation and bringing grid modernization to life. We take nominations using the form below. Then a panel of past winners selects our finalists and winners. All will be recognized at our virtual Annual Member Meeting held on June 30, 2026.
Winners announced June 30 at the Grid Forward Annual Meeting.
Last year’s Annual Member Meeting celebrated our 2025 Grid Innovator Award winners at the Amaterra Winery in Portland, OR. We honored Puget Sound Energy, Pano AI, and Rich Sedano for their contributions to modernize our energy system. Read the announcement here >
Utility category winner: Puget Sound Energy
Tech provider category winner: Pano AI
Individual category winner: Rich Sedano