The Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) has opened the call for the second edition of the OLADE Energy Excellence Award, a regional recognition that highlights the most outstanding projects in the energy sector across Latin America and the Caribbean.
The award seeks to spotlight and honor institutions, communities, organizations, and companies that promote the rational and sustainable use of energy resources in the Organization’s Member Countries.
In its 2024 edition, held during the IX Energy Week in Asunción, Paraguay, OLADE received 71 applications from across the region and awarded 28 projects of various scales and sectors, both public and private. These projects were recognized for their positive impact on energy efficiency, decarbonization processes, and the use of renewable energy sources.
For 2025, the organization has included a new category focused on education, aiming to recognize initiatives that foster technical training, knowledge transfer, and energy awareness in the region.
The 2025 application categories are:
- Energy Efficiency
- Decarbonization
- Renewable Energy
- Education
The call is open to all actors in the regional energy community, including public or private organizations, large or small, academic or community-based. Applications will be accepted until July 27, 2025, and must be submitted via email to: premio.excelenciaenergetica@olade.org.
Applying for the OLADE Energy Excellence Award offers a unique opportunity to gain regional recognition, share best practices, and actively contribute to the sustainable development of the energy sector in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Applicants may download the guidelines, forms, and informational material at the following link:
https://nubeolade.olade.org/index.php/s/Hq4MZBJo45Gd8nx