(MENAFNEditorial) DUBAI UAE May 4 2015/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- 'We've never made such a massive investment in one function in the history of EnergyNet and I can't wait to see everyone's reaction as they walk through those doors. The Silent Auction alone should raise US$100000 and 100% of that money will be given to one attendee of the dinner to donate to their charity of choice – yes we're excited!' Simon Gosling EnergyNet (http://www.energynet.co.uk).
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Additionally we've had many requests to extend the entry deadline for submissions for the Awards so have agreed to extend the deadline until 8th May to facilitate the late rush of entries.
The inaugural awards will honour individuals and organisations that have made significant contributions to the electricity sector across the continent. They will be held on the evening of 8th June at the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai and will serve as a glittering showcase of the incredible successes in Africa's power sector as well offering excellent networking opportunities for the 500 places available.
Awards presented on the evening will include:
• EnergyNet Lifetime Achievement Award
• The Investor's Spirit of Africa Award – Sponsored by 'Engro Power Services'
• African Utility Leadership Award – Sponsored by 'Lekela'
• African MegaWatt Leader Awards (thermal and renewable)
• Regulator of the Year Award for Excellence
• 'Kick-off' Award for Development Finance
• Power in Africa Sustainability in Action Award
• EnergyNet Energy Photograph of the Year
• Student of the Year Award
• APO Energy Media Award
Sponsors of the Awards include:
Engro Power Services
Engro has five decades of experience in conducting successful business operations with enormous depth of skill and resources to successfully deliver large industrial projects. Our international and diversified power portfolio includes thermal and renewable energy projects that deliver satisfaction at every level. We own operate & maintain IPPs & CPPs of over 2000 MW and through our strategic partners we have investments operations & maintenance interests in power plants of over 4800 MW in South East Asia and Africa.
Lekela Power
Lekela was established to deliver up to 1000 MW of renewable energy into operation over the next 5 years across Africa. Lekela's project pipeline of 685 MW comprises: 360 MW of wind projects in South Africa; 225 MW wind project in Ghana and 100 MW of wind and solar PV projects in Egypt - awarded under the Feed-in-Tarriff programme in January 2015. Lekela is seeking further renewable energy opportunities across Africa to supply its customers; government utilities and energy intensive users.
We are also delighted that the pre-drinks champagne reception will be hosted by one of Africa's longest serving developers with projects in more countries than any other Aggreko.
You are encouraged to submit your awards entry to reflect the work undertaken by your company and employees and to outline your success over the past 18 months. We look forward to seeing you in the fabulous grand ballroom of the world tallest hotel for the 'Oscars™' of the energy sector.
Entry criteria for the awards can be found at www.africa-energy-forum.com
If you have any questions concerning the awards please email us at aef@energynet.co.uk and we will be glad to answer any questions regarding your application.
Distributed by APO (African Press Organization) on behalf of EnergyNet Ltd.
For Media or entry enquiries
Michael Cluskey
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E: aef@energynet.co.uk
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