Judging Panel
An independent panel of recognised and expert judges, will determine the winners of the Business Energy Achievement Awards.
We understand the importance of a fair and objective judging process. That's why we assemble a prestigious panel of industry leaders, renowned for their extensive knowledge, enthusiasm, and expertise in the business energy industry.
Our selection process is meticulous. Judges are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and declare any potential conflicts of interest. Entries with conflicts are reassigned, ensuring complete impartiality.
This unwavering commitment to integrity is the foundation of our awards programme. Become a part of recognising industry excellence. If you're interested in joining the judging panel, email your details to judges@businessriver.com
2026 Judging Panel
Brian Norton (Judging Coordinator)
Emeritus Professor, Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork and Technological University Dublin
Professor Brian Norton PhD DSc DUniv(h.c.) FIAE MRIA is Emeritus Professor of Solar Energy Applications at TU Dublin, President of the European Sustainable Energy Innovation Alliance and Vice-President of the European Academies Science Advisory Council. He is a former President of DIT. VIEW MORE
Michael Conlon
Professor Emeritus, Technological University Dublin
Prof. Michael Conlon has recently retired as the Head of the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Technological University Dublin, Ireland. He teaches and researches in the areas of electrical power engineering and renewable energy. VIEW MORE
James Hogan
Programme Manager/ Environmental Consultant, CTC, MTU
Programme Manager and Environmental Consultant at the Clean Technology Centre, based at MTU since 1995. His key areas of expertise include; Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Carbon Management, EMS, and ESG. VIEW MORE
Emmet Lagan
Director, Lagan Energy Engineering
A Director-level electrical engineer with over twenty years' experience working in the Power and Energy sector, fifteen of which has been within large scale Renewables generation . As Technical Director, Emmet leads on new technologies within Lagan Energy Engineer. VIEW MORE
Aideen O'Hora
Co-Founder, SustainabilityWorks
Aideen is Co-Founder of Sustainability Works, and a recognised sustainability thought leader with over 30 years’ experience across Ireland’s public, private, and community sectors. She has led the design and delivery of pioneering climate and energy initiatives, including SEAI’s Sustainable Energy C VIEW MORE
Ronan Power
CEO, Solar Ireland
Ronan Power is a recognised energy leader with over two decades’ experience driving sustainable infrastructure and policy. As CEO of Solar Ireland, Ronan brings deep expertise in energy regulation, stakeholder engagement, and market development. VIEW MORE
Katherine Valery
Senior Sustainability Eng, Jacobs Eng
Senior Sustainability Eng. with a proven track record of more than 15 years in the Oil & Gas industry internationally followed by 5 years of experience in Engineering Consulting, Construction, and Pharmaceutical. VIEW MORE
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