Annual Awards Celebration

MEECA hosts an annual awards celebration recognizing excellence among the energy efficiency industry’s top performers. The event is typically held in April. This year it will be held on Wednesday, April 29! Click here to purchase tickets!

Awards are distributed in the following categories:
Commercial/Industrial Contractor of the Year
Commercial/Industrial Program Manager of the Year
Commercial/Industrial Project of the Year
Energy Advisor of the Year
Implementation Contractor of the Year
Residential Contractor of the Year
Residential Program Manager of the Year
Residential Project of the Year
Utility of the Year

Nominations for each category are currently open. Please submit here. Companies may submit unlimited nominations, including self-nominations.

See below for highlights from past Award Celebrations, including award recipients and photos!

2025 MEECA Awards Celebration

C/I Contractor of the Year: Greene Life Corporation
C/I Program Manager of the Year: Marina Escobar, DNV
C/I Project of the Year: Hemlock Semiconductor, Productivity Improvements
Energy Advisor of the Year: David Kirk, DNV
Implementation Contractor of the Year: ICF
Residential Contractor of the Year: Clayton Home Building Group – Indiana
Residential Program Manager of the Year: Carrie Harkness, ICF
Residential Project of the Year: Metro Detroit Heat Pump Pilot
Utility of the Year: SEMCO

2024 MEECA Awards Celebration

C/I Contractor of the Year: Batteries Plus, Grand Rapids, MI
C/I Program Manager of the Year: Rudy Chahine, Consumers Energy
C/I Project of the Year: Corteva Agriscience, Harbor Beach, MI
Energy Advisor of the Year: Ben Donnelly, DNV
Implementation Contractor of the Year: Franklin Energy
Residential Contractor of the Year: Home Performance Solutions
Residential Program Manager of the Year: Alex Citron, ICF
Residential Project of the Year: Bell Residence
Utility of the Year: Consumers Energy