We use cookies on our website to track and enhance your user experience. For more information, please refer to our privacy policy.

AcceptDecline
Skip to Content

Spotlight Shines on Future Leaders at Young Professional Green Energy Awards

2/05/25 | News release
085 YPGEA25early Winners Group 001 lowres

Seven up-and-coming green energy stars were honoured last night (May 1) at the Young Professional Green Energy Awards 2025.

The annual awards, organised by Scottish Renewables, shine a spotlight on the pioneers of tomorrow who are ready to disrupt the status quo with their bold ideas and unstoppable ambition to reshape Scotland’s clean power future.

This year’s winners include Obey Suleyman, whose pioneering research on wind turbine components is advancing the sustainability of Scotland’s renewables sector, and Ellen Kane, of ScottishPower Renewables, who has been delivering STEM workshops in local schools as well as engaging with local communities.

Recognition also went to Megan Martin, of Tony Gee and Partners LLP, who picked up two awards for her work supporting the design of foundations for wind turbines and associated structures for wind farms.

The trio joined four others in receiving accolades at this year’s awards, which saw 300 renewable energy professionals come together at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow.

The winners were selected from a shortlist of 32.

Claire Mack, Chief Executive of Scottish Renewables, the trade body which organises the awards, said:

"Every year these awards remind me of the remarkable clean energy talent coming through in Scotland and it is always an absolute joy to see us come together as an industry to celebrate the dedication, innovation and leadership shown by the next generation of renewable energy professionals.

“The calibre of those shortlisted for the Young Professional Green Energy Awards continues to impress and this evening’s nominees have been no exception. The skill, professionalism, and commitment on display are a testament not only to the individuals recognised, but also to the strength and promise of our industry’s future.

“As we look to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, it is clear that the passion and determination of the young professionals in our industry will help shape the future of clean power in this country and beyond.

“It has been a privilege to see first-hand such outstanding talent on display and I offer my heartfelt congratulations to all those shortlisted and, of course, to those who have taken home an award tonight."

The winners of this year’s Young Professionals Green Energy Awards will go on to compete for the Young and Inspiring Award at The Scottish Green Energy Awards, which will be held in Edinburgh on December 4.

The full list of winners is:

  • Academic Award, sponsored by Scottish Partnership in Energy and Engineering Research & Innovation (SPEERI); Obey Suleyman, AMRL, University of Strathclyde
  • Analyst Award, sponsored by Ocean Winds; Marta Bera, Muir Mhòr Offshore Wind Farm
  • Culture Change Award, Millie Zagulak, Xodus
  • Engineer Award, sponsored by ESB; Megan Martin, Tony Gee and Partners LLP
  • Innovator Award; Lewis Bates, SSEN Transmission
  • Personal Improvement Award, sponsored by Muir Mhòr Offshore Wind Farm; Reuben Sharp, LOC Hire
  • Professional Service Award, sponsored by SLR; Megan Martin, Tony Gee and Partners LLP
  • Project Development Award; Ellen Kane, ScottishPower Renewables

Notes to Editors

  • Free to use images of all the award winners available to download, here.
  • Scottish Renewables is the voice of Scotland’s renewable energy industry. Our vision is for a Scotland leading the world in renewable energy. We work to grow Scotland’s renewable energy sector and sustain its position at the forefront of the global clean energy industry.
  • The Young Professionals Green Energy Awards is sponsored by ESB, Muir Mhòr Offshore Wind Farm, Ocean Winds, Scottish Partnership in Energy and Engineering Research & Innovation (SPEERI), SLR and the official media partner is reNEWS.
  • Judging for the awards was carried out by a panel including Jennifer Smart, Deputy Director (Energy), Scottish Partnership in Energy and Engineering Research & Innovation (SPEERI); Helen White, Senior Commercial Asset Manager, Ocean Winds; Ailsa Nicol, Head of Public Affairs, Scotland, Ørsted; Clark Crosbie, Regional Manager, ESB; Sarah Drummond, Interim Head of Legal, BayWa r.e. UK; Beth Gray, Cultural Heritage Lead - Scotland, SLR; and Adrian de Andres, Renewables Growth Director, Xodus.
  • More information about the awards is available on the Scottish Renewables website.
Back to
 
News