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The Awards

The Ventus Awards are the Network’s highest level of professional recognition, celebrating the trailblazing people, companies, organizations, and work worldwide ushering in the global adoption of offshore wind energy.  

The Ventus Awards shine a spotlight on those who are making a difference in the world through their talent, drive, and commitment to advancing the offshore wind industry and improving the environment. Awards are presented in nine categories designed to honor all contributions and facets of the offshore wind industry on a global scale: 

Rising Star: OSW Student Scholar
The Offshore Wind Scholarship Fund is awarded to college-bound high school seniors who have demonstrated impeccable academic achievement and a keen interest in pursuing a career in offshore wind renewable energy.

Honors an individual who has contributed significantly to the expansion of offshore wind energy. Eligibility page.

Given to an individual, team, or company that has developed a technology, process or demonstrated immense effort and collaboration to advance or reduce offshore wind project development risk, cycle, or timeline. Eligibility page.

Recognizes an organization’s successful implementation of policies and/or training programs. Eligibility page.

Singular innovation that will contribute to the acceleration of offshore wind. Eligibility page.

Recognizes a professional who is 35-years old or younger and has been in the industry less than ten years. Eligibility Page

Given to a company or public entity that exhibits outstanding leadership, benefiting industry growth, development, and market maturation. Eligibility Page.

Recognizes a company or public sector entity that is making a lasting contribution to the advancement of the offshore wind energy supply chain. Eligibility Page.

Recognizes individuals who nurture and develop a new generation of leaders. Eligibility Page.

Recognizes excellence in engineering that advances the offshore wind energy industry. Eligibility Page.

Heronemus Award for Outstanding Achievement in Offshore Wind

Honors an individual who has contributed significantly to the expansion of OSW energy

Viterna Award for Engineering Excellence Leadership

Recognizes excellence in engineering that advances the OSW energy industry

Offshore Wind Leadership

Given to a company or public entity that exhibits outstanding leadership, benefiting industry growth, development, and market maturation

Innovation of the Year

Singular innovation that will contribute to the acceleration of OSW

Supply Chain Advancement Award

Recognizes a company or public sector entity that is making a lasting contribution to the advancement of the OSW energy supply chain

Advancement in Project Siting & Development

Given to an individual, team, or company that has developed a technology, process or demonstrated immense effort and collaboration to advance or reduce OSW project development risk, cycle, or timeline

Next-Gen Leadership

Recognizes a professional who is 35-years old or younger and has been in the industry less than ten years

HSE Program of the Year

Recognizes an organization’s successful implementation of policies and/or training programs

Talent Management Leadership

Recognizes individuals who nurture and develop a new generation of leaders

Ventus Award

The Ventus award represents the intertwining of elements to create a harmonious balance of elegance and strength. It is the swirling gusts and the rolling tides—a culmination of the natural cyclical process. A reminder that only by the combination of efforts can we effect the change we wish to see. Each award is created from handblown glass by artist Tim McFadden in his Baltimore studio. 

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The Ventus Award

Why Participate?

Ventus Award recipients represent the best of the global offshore wind energy profession leading the industry and spearheading innovation. Award winners demonstrate the importance of offshore wind renewable energy that will improve outcomes for a new industry, people, and the planet. The Network works to share the stories of each award winner on how their work advances the industry. View past winners.

All Ventus Award recipients will receive:

Ventus Award Winners

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Why Participate?

Ventus Award recipients represent the best of the global offshore wind energy profession leading the industry and spearheading innovation. Award winners demonstrate the importance of offshore wind renewable energy that will improve outcomes for a new industry, people, and the planet. The Network works to share the stories of each award winner on how their work advances the industry. View past winners.

All Ventus Award recipients will receive:

The Making of New Traditions

How it works

All Ventus Awards are open to nominations with the exception of the Heronemus Award for Outstanding Achievement in Offshore Wind.  Eligible nominees can apply through an online platform through October 3. Self-nominations are welcome.  Entering more than one category is allowed.  

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Jury
All completed applications will be reviewed by a jury representing the breadth of the offshore wind industry. The jury will judge all applicants solely on their submitted materials.
Eligibility
Each of the nine Ventus Award categories has a distinct set of eligibility and criteria. Please review the detailed information carefully.

Ventus Award

The Ventus award represents the intertwining of elements to create a harmonious balance of elegance and strength. It is the swirling gusts and the rolling tides—a culmination of the natural cyclical process. A reminder that only by the combination of efforts can we effect the change we wish to see. Each award is created from handblown glass by artist Tim McFadden in his Baltimore studio. 

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The Ventus Award

The Details

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Ventus Gala

November 17, 2022  
The Hamilton Hotel
Washington, D.C.

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