What are the Wrench of the Year Awards?

The Wrench of the Year awards are two, $500 cash awards that will be given to the individuals that best exemplify the spirit of hard work, hands-on responsibility, and determination that resulted in the successful implementation of an energy efficiency or energy management project in 2013 or 2014. Specifically the award targets on-site facility personnel that often go overlooked in major efficiency projects but whose hard work and attention are key to the successful implementation and persistence of the project.

The awardees will be determined by November 15, 2014 and will be presented at the AEE CRC Holiday Gala to be held in December of 2014. The awards are direct funds that can be used in any fashion by the recipient.

Who is Eligible for the Award?

While many personnel in an organization – from the president of a company, through the project management, engineering teams, and consultants – contribute to a successful efficiency project, it is the day-to-day site personnel that are integral to a project’s ongoing success. The award committee seeks candidates that are employed in a facility management or maintenance capacity on a full time basis. Candidates will be judged on their direct contribution to the implementation of the work and subsequent maintenance of the project to ensure its continued success. (Note: AEE membership is not required.)

How are the Winners Selected?

The AEE CRC has drawn together a select committee of judges from experts in the energy engineering and energy management fields. These judges have many years of experience in energy efficiency projects and can assess across commercial, industrial, or residential sectors with an understanding of what it takes to complete difficult jobs.

When is the Deadline for Nominations?

Nominations will be accepted until 4PM PST on September 1, 2014 for the 2014 awards. All emails or applications must be time stamped by this date and time. No applications will be accepted by mail. Please do not call by phone.

How do I Nominate?

Please fill out the application form located at Nomination Form and send it to the Awards Committee Chairperson, Dan Harris at dan@danielharris.com. No phone calls please. The committee will review the applications and make follow up calls or emails as necessary. Self-nominations are not encouraged.