--- title: Wind Investment Awards 2026 --- [![Tamarindo Logo White (1)-1](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Tamarindo%20Logo%20White%20(1)-1.png?width=200&height=80&name=Tamarindo%20Logo%20White%20(1)-1.png "Tamarindo Logo White (1)-1")](http://tamarindo.global) - [About](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026#about) - [Categories](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026#categories) - [Judging](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026#judging) - [How to Enter](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026#howtoenter) - [Event Info](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026#eventinfo) - [Attend](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026#attend) [Download Entry Pack](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026?hsLang=en#entrypackdownload) [![Tamarindo Logo White (1)-1](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Tamarindo%20Logo%20White%20(1)-1.png?width=150&height=60&name=Tamarindo%20Logo%20White%20(1)-1.png "Tamarindo Logo White (1)-1")](http://tamarindo.global) [Download Entry Pack](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026?hsLang=en#entrypackdownload) [![Tamarindo Logo White (1)-1](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Tamarindo%20Logo%20White%20(1)-1.png?width=150&height=60&name=Tamarindo%20Logo%20White%20(1)-1.png "Tamarindo Logo White (1)-1")](http://tamarindo.global) [Download Entry Pack](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026?hsLang=en#entrypackdownload) - [About](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026#about) - [Categories](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026#categories) - [Judging](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026#judging) - [How to Enter](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026#howtoenter) - [Event Info](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026#eventinfo) - [Attend](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026#attend) [![Tamarindo Logo White (1)-1](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Tamarindo%20Logo%20White%20(1)-1.png?width=200&height=80&name=Tamarindo%20Logo%20White%20(1)-1.png "Tamarindo Logo White (1)-1")](http://tamarindo.global) ### 21 MAY | LONDON, UK # Wind Investment Awards 2026 - days - Hours - Minutes - Seconds [Find out more](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026?hsLang=en#about) ### Bigger and better in 2026 ## Toasting excellence in the wind sector [See award categories](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026?hsLang=en#categories) ### See what it's like... ## Watch the highlights from 2025 Entries Open 20 October 2025 Entries Close 1 March 2026 Shortlists Announced 30 March 2026 Awards Ceremony 21 May 2026   ## ABOUT THE AWARDS ### Be recognised.   ## Showcase your expertise and achievements in wind If your business is involved in wind, this is the platform to showcase your success and gain industry-wide recognition. Launched in 2019, our awards programmes offer an opportunity to highlight your contributions in project development, technological advancements, financial excellence, and much more. ### Be inspired.   ## Celebrate wind's incredible leaders and pioneers The Wind Investment Awards celebrate best practice in the global wind market, bringing together the industry’s top decision-makers to connect and celebrate outstanding achievements in the wind sector. Whilst at the awards, you'll hear about some of these amazing feats from pioneers in the renewables industry who are helping to drive the energy transition forward at a pace.   ### Be inspired.   ## Celebrate wind's incredible leaders and pioneers The Wind Investment Awards celebrate best practice in the global wind market, bringing together the industry’s top decision-makers to connect and celebrate outstanding achievements in the wind sector. Whilst at the awards, you'll hear about some of these amazing feats from pioneers in the renewables industry who are helping to drive the energy transition forward at a pace.   ### Be entertained.   ## Join your industry peers for a truly memorable evening  Enjoy networking with some of the finest minds in the industry at the drinks reception prior to the awards before you take your seat for a sumptuous three course meal. You'll be treated to fabulous entertainment throughout the evening including the awards ceremony where we'll reveal who the judging panel crowned as winners.   ![awards categories](https://www.aicoderz.com/hubfs/icons8-cup-64.png) 0 Award Categories ![Entries Icon-1](https://media.tamarindo.global/hubfs/Entries%20Icon-1.png) 0 Judges ![Attendees icon](https://media.tamarindo.global/hubfs/Attendees%20icon-1.png) 0 + Attendees ![Companies Represented Icon](https://media.tamarindo.global/hubfs/Companies%20Represented%20Icon-1.png) 0 + Companies Represented ![Energy-Storage-Investment-Awards-2024-London-Photographer-Simon-Callaghan-Photography-406-4K-min](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Energy-Storage-Investment-Awards-2024-London-Photographer-Simon-Callaghan-Photography-406-4K-min.jpg?width=1083&height=722&name=Energy-Storage-Investment-Awards-2024-London-Photographer-Simon-Callaghan-Photography-406-4K-min.jpg "Energy-Storage-Investment-Awards-2024-London-Photographer-Simon-Callaghan-Photography-406-4K-min") - ![Energy-Storage-Investment-Awards-2024-London-Photographer-Simon-Callaghan-Photography-299-4K-min](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Energy-Storage-Investment-Awards-2024-London-Photographer-Simon-Callaghan-Photography-299-4K-min.jpg?width=3840&height=2560&name=Energy-Storage-Investment-Awards-2024-London-Photographer-Simon-Callaghan-Photography-299-4K-min.jpg) - ![Screenshot 2025-03-24 at 11.28.42](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-03-24%20at%2011.28.42.png?width=2384&height=1206&name=Screenshot%202025-03-24%20at%2011.28.42.png) - ![Financing-Energy-Transition-2024-Tamarindo-Millennium-Conference-Centre-London-Photographer-Simon-Callaghan-Photography-1159](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Financing-Energy-Transition-2024-Tamarindo-Millennium-Conference-Centre-London-Photographer-Simon-Callaghan-Photography-1159.jpg?width=4528&height=3016&name=Financing-Energy-Transition-2024-Tamarindo-Millennium-Conference-Centre-London-Photographer-Simon-Callaghan-Photography-1159.jpg) ## About Tamarindo Tamarindo provides the intelligence, connections and expertise to inspire investment and accelerate the pace of the energy transition. Since its founding in 2011, Tamarindo remains the only partner that equips a global community of renewable and climate leaders with three things – an essential hub of intelligence, a vital network of influential connections and debate, and specialist strategic PR & communications support. Together, these three core elements stimulate better commercial decisions, inspire smart investment strategies and accelerate the pace of energy transition. Over the years, our insight, events and communications services have enabled senior industry decision makers to operate more effectively. By unlocking more meaningful connections, challenging traditional thinking, and providing platforms for business growth.   ## CATEGORIES We’ve split these 25 categories into five judging criteria groups, A - E. See below for a brief description of each category or for a more detailed guide, [download the entry pack](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026#entrypackdownload). #### Download the full Awards Entry Pack [DOWNLOAD NOW](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026?hsLang=en#entrypackdownload) - [COMPANY AWARDS GROUP A](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026#Beyonce1) - [EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION AWARD GROUP B](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026#Beyonce2) - [INNOVATION & ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS GROUP C](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026#Beyonce3) - [TRANSACTION AWARDS GROUP D](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026#Beyonce4) - [INDIVIDUAL AWARDS GROUP E](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026#Beyonce5) ![Asset Management Team of the Year - Wind Investment Awards 2026](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset_manager-e1619016657681.png?width=526&height=350&name=Asset_manager-e1619016657681.png) COMPANY AWARDS ### [Asset Management Team of the Year](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026?hsLang=en#categories) Recognising an asset management team that maximised portfolio value and operational performance. This award will celebrate a company which has employed cutting-edge strategies to optimise assets while delivering exceptional returns and securing the future reliability of vital wind projects. **🏆 PEAK Wind -** 2025 Winner 🏆 ![Developer of the Year Award - Wind Investment Awards 2026](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Developer%20of%20the%20Year%20Award%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.jpg?width=2000&name=Developer%20of%20the%20Year%20Award%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.jpg) COMPANY AWARDS ### [Developer of the Year](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026?hsLang=en#categories) Honouring the company that successfully pioneered high-impact wind projects, driving the market forward. This category seeks the development strategy that overcame regulatory hurdles and delivered a significant contribution to the global energy transition. **🏆 Apex Clean Energy -** 2025 Winner 🏆 ![Energy Trading Team of the Year Award - Wind Investment Awards 2026](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Energy%20Trading%20Team%20of%20the%20Year%20Award%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.jpg?width=2000&name=Energy%20Trading%20Team%20of%20the%20Year%20Award%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.jpg) COMPANY AWARDS ### [Energy Trading Team of the Year](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026?hsLang=en#categories) For the team demonstrating superior skill in risk management and power market strategy. We salute those who navigated complex grid challenges and price volatility to maximise revenues and realise exceptional value for wind-generated energy. **🆕 🏆 New Category for 2026 🏆 🆕** ![Financial Adviser of the Year - Wind Investment Awards 2026-min](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Financial%20Advisor%20of%20the%20Year%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026-min.jpg?width=2000&height=1125&name=Financial%20Advisor%20of%20the%20Year%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026-min.jpg) COMPANY AWARDS ### [Financial Adviser of the Year](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026?hsLang=en#categories) Recognising the advisory firm that demonstrated unparalleled expertise in wind transactions. This award celebrates the innovative financial structuring and crucial market guidance that led to the successful close of key industry deals. **🏆 Green Giraffe Advisory** - 2025 Winner 🏆 ![Insurance Adviser of the Year - Wind Investment Awards 2026](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Insurance%20Broker%20of%20the%20Year%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.jpg?width=2000&name=Insurance%20Broker%20of%20the%20Year%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.jpg) COMPANY AWARDS ### [Insurance Adviser of the Year](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026?hsLang=en#categories) Celebrating the adviser who developed the most innovative risk mitigation and insurance solutions for complex wind projects and highlighting the expertise that protected valuable assets whilst ensuring the successful underwriting of crucial investments. **🆕 🏆 New Category for 2026 🏆 🆕** ![Investor of the Year - Wind Investment Awards 2026](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Investor%20of%20the%20Year%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.jpg?width=2000&name=Investor%20of%20the%20Year%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.jpg) COMPANY AWARDS ### [Investor of the Year](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026?hsLang=en#categories) Awarding the firm that deployed the most compelling and successful wind investment strategy. Recognising capital commitment, strategic portfolio growth, and a clear vision for advancing the deployment of global onshore and offshore wind equity. **🏆 Octopus Energy Generation** - 2025 Winner 🏆 ![Law Firm of the Year - Wind Investement Awards 2026](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Legal%20Adviser%20of%20th%20Year%20-%20Wind%20Investement%20Awards%202026.jpg?width=2000&name=Legal%20Adviser%20of%20th%20Year%20-%20Wind%20Investement%20Awards%202026.jpg) COMPANY AWARDS ### [Law Firm of the Year](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026?hsLang=en#categories) Recognising the legal team that delivered the most critical and impactful advisory services on wind transactions. Celebrating a track record of legal excellence, market knowledge, and dedication to industry investment. **🏆 DLA Piper** - 2025 Winner 🏆 ![Lender of the Year - Wind Investment Awards 2026](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Lender%20of%20the%20Year%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.jpg?width=2000&name=Lender%20of%20the%20Year%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.jpg) COMPANY AWARDS ### [Lender of the Year](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026?hsLang=en#categories) Celebrating the banking institution with the most robust and compelling lending strategy for global wind projects. This award honours those who provided essential debt financing and enabled the realisation of market-defining projects. **🏆 MUFG Bank** - 2025 Winner 🏆 ![Technical Adviser of the Year - Wind Investment Awards 2026](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Technical%20Adviser%20of%20the%20Year%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.jpeg?width=640&height=640&name=Technical%20Adviser%20of%20the%20Year%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.jpeg) COMPANY AWARDS ### [Technical Adviser of the Year](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026?hsLang=en#categories) Recognising the technical advisory firm that provided the most crucial and impactful technical due diligence. Celebrating specialist knowledge, rigorous analysis, and the vital role in ensuring projects are bankable and reliable. **🏆 OWC** - 2025 Winner 🏆 ![Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award - Wind Investment Awards 2026](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash-min.jpg?width=2000&name=christina-wocintechchat-com-faEfWCdOKIg-unsplash-min.jpg) EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION AWARD ### [Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026?hsLang=en#categories) Highlighting organisations that champion true diversity and foster an inclusive workplace culture. Recognising initiatives that actively dismantle barriers and create an equitable environment where all professionals can thrive and lead the sector. **🏆 Luxcara** - 2025 Winner 🏆 ![O & M Excellence Award - Wind Investment Awards 2026](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/O%20%26%20M%20Excellence%20Award%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.png?width=1024&height=1024&name=O%20%26%20M%20Excellence%20Award%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.png) INNOVATION & ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS ### [Operations & Maintenance Excellence Award](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026?hsLang=en#categories) For the team that delivered outstanding operational performance and efficiency. This award recognises specialist O&M strategies, from predictive maintenance to asset optimisation, ensuring superior wind farm uptime and longevity. **🆕 🏆 New Category for 2026 🏆 🆕** ![Power-to-X Innovation Award - Wind Investment Awards 2026](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Power-to-X%20Innovation%20Award%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.png?width=1024&height=1024&name=Power-to-X%20Innovation%20Award%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.png) INNOVATION & ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS ### [Power-to-X Innovation Award](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026?hsLang=en#categories) Recognising ground-breaking projects and technology leveraging wind power for Power-to-X applications. Discover the pioneering efforts in green hydrogen, ammonia, or other synthesised fuels that will decarbonise heavy industry and transport. **🆕 🏆 New Category for 2026 🏆 🆕** ![Repowering Achievement of the Year Award - Wind Investment Awards 2026](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Repowering%20Achievement%20of%20the%20Year%20Award%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.png?width=1024&height=1024&name=Repowering%20Achievement%20of%20the%20Year%20Award%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.png) INNOVATION & ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS ### [Repowering Achievement of the Year Award](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026?hsLang=en#categories) Honouring the project that successfully renewed and upgraded an existing wind farm. This award celebrates how forward-thinking strategy and technology have breathed new life into an ageing asset, boosting capacity and extending operational lifespan. **🆕 🏆 New Category for 2026 🏆 🆕** ![Technical Innovation Award - Wind Investment Awards 2026](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Technical%20Innovation%20Award.jpg?width=600&height=400&name=Technical%20Innovation%20Award.jpg) INNOVATION & ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS ### [Technical Innovation Award](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026?hsLang=en#categories) For the game-changing technology, product, or service that is actively transforming the wind industry. This award honours the pioneers developing solutions that deliver cost reduction, efficiency gains, and enhanced asset performance. **🏆 CEntry Platform, by Cyber Energia** - 2025 Winner 🏆 ![Transmission Achievement of the Year Award - Wind Investment Awards 2026](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Transmission%20Achievement%20of%20the%20Year%20Award%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.png?width=1024&height=1024&name=Transmission%20Achievement%20of%20the%20Year%20Award%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.png) INNOVATION & ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS ### [Transmission Achievement of the Year](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026?hsLang=en#categories) Celebrating the project or organisation that excelled in expanding or optimising grid infrastructure for wind power. This award honours the critical work in connecting new projects and ensuring the stable delivery of clean energy. **🆕 🏆 New Category for 2026 🏆 🆕** ![M&A Deal of the Year - Wind Investment Awards 2026](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/M%26A%20Deal%20of%20the%20Year%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.png?width=1024&height=1024&name=M%26A%20Deal%20of%20the%20Year%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.png) TRANSACTION AWARDS ### [M&A Deal of the Year](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026?hsLang=en#categories) Highlighting the most innovative and market-moving merger or acquisition deal closed in the wind sector. This is for the transaction that demonstrated shrewd strategy, high value, and significant forward momentum for the clean energy market. **🆕 🏆 New Category for 2026 🏆 🆕** ![Project Finance Deal of the Year Award - Advisers - Wind Investment Awards 2026](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Project%20Finance%20Deal%20of%20the%20Year%20Award%20-%20Advisers%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.png?width=1024&height=1024&name=Project%20Finance%20Deal%20of%20the%20Year%20Award%20-%20Advisers%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.png) TRANSACTION AWARDS ### [Project Finance Deal of the Year - Advisers](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026?hsLang=en#categories) Celebrating the financial advisory services that structured and closed a standout project finance transaction. Honouring the essential expertise that secured capital, allocated risk, and delivered a bankable deal structure. **🆕 🏆 New Category for 2026 🏆 🆕** ![Project Finance Deal of the Year Award - Developers - Wind Investment Awards 2026](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Project%20Finance%20Deal%20of%20the%20Year%20Award%20-%20Developers%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.png?width=1024&height=1024&name=Project%20Finance%20Deal%20of%20the%20Year%20Award%20-%20Developers%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.png) TRANSACTION AWARDS ### [Project Finance Deal of the Year - Developers](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026?hsLang=en#categories) For the developer that successfully financed a crucial wind project in challenging market conditions. This award highlights the ability to structure a viable deal and achieve financial close on a significant new asset. **🆕 🏆 New Category for 2026 🏆 🆕** ![Project Finance Deal of the Year Award - Lenders - Wind Investment Awards 2026](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Project%20Finance%20Deal%20of%20the%20Year%20Award%20-%20Lenders%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.png?width=1024&height=1024&name=Project%20Finance%20Deal%20of%20the%20Year%20Award%20-%20Lenders%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.png) TRANSACTION AWARDS ### [Project Finance Deal of the Year Award - Lenders](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026?hsLang=en#categories) Recognising the leading debt providers who backed a significant and complex wind project financing. This award highlights the commitment of capital and the crucial role of lenders in bringing essential wind capacity online. **🆕 🏆 New Category for 2026 🏆 🆕** ![Chief Financial Officer of the Year Award - Wind Investment Awards 2026](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Chief%20Financial%20Officer%20of%20the%20Year%20Award%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.jpg?width=2000&name=Chief%20Financial%20Officer%20of%20the%20Year%20Award%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.jpg) INDIVIDUAL AWARDS ### Chief Financial Officer of the Year Celebrating the visionary CFO who steered their organisation to financial resilience. This award highlights the strategic financial leadership that unlocked major investment and realised ground-breaking capital structures in a dynamic market. **🆕 🏆 New Category for 2026 🏆 🆕** ![Financial Professional of the Year - Wind Investment Awards 2026](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Financial%20Professional%20of%20the%20Year%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.png?width=1024&height=1024&name=Financial%20Professional%20of%20the%20Year%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.png) INDIVIDUAL AWARDS ### Financial Professional of the Year Honouring an individual whose financial acumen was integral to their organisation's success. This is for the specialist who excelled in deal negotiation, risk modelling, and securing capital for vital wind investments and growth. **🆕 🏆 New Category for 2026 🏆 🆕** ![Industry Leader Award - Wind Investment Awards 2026](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Lifetime%20Achievement%20Award-1.jpg?width=600&height=400&name=Lifetime%20Achievement%20Award-1.jpg) INDIVIDUAL AWARDS ### Industry Leader Award Honouring an individual whose 15+ year career has profoundly shaped the wind industry. This professional demonstrates an unparalleled understanding of commercially successful projects, having driven transformative change across development, finance, and operations. **🆕 🏆 New Category for 2026 🏆 🆕** ![Lawyer of the Year Award - Wind Investment Awards 2026](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Lawyer%20of%20the%20Year%20Award%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.png?width=1024&height=1024&name=Lawyer%20of%20the%20Year%20Award%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.png) INDIVIDUAL AWARDS ### Lawyer of the Year For the individual lawyer who provided exceptional, specialist legal counsel on high-stakes wind transactions. This professional demonstrated unparalleled skill in navigating complex regulatory environments and achieving successful closings. **🆕 🏆 New Category for 2026 🏆 🆕** ![Project Professional of the Year Award - Wind Investment Awards 2026](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Project%20Professional%20of%20the%20Year%20Award%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.png?width=1024&height=1024&name=Project%20Professional%20of%20the%20Year%20Award%20-%20Wind%20Investment%20Awards%202026.png) INDIVIDUAL AWARDS ### Project Professional of the Year This award celebrates the individual who was integral to a project’s success, working on development or operational aspects. Recognising a record of leadership, fresh thinking, and profound impact on business goals. **🆕 🏆 New Category for 2026 🏆 🆕** ![Rising Star of the Year - Wind Investment Awards 2026](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Rising%20Star%20of%20the%20Year%20Award.jpg?width=600&height=400&name=Rising%20Star%20of%20the%20Year%20Award.jpg) INDIVIDUAL AWARDS ### Rising Star of the Year Championing the talented professional with fewer than 10 years in the sector who is destined to be a future leader. We seek individuals who demonstrate exceptional endeavour, innovation, and immediate impact on their teams and projects. **🏆 Kyro Keown, EnergyPro Asset Management** - 2025 Winner 🏆 ### Our 2025 Hall of Fame includes winners from companies such as... - ![DLA Piper Logo](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/DLA%20Piper%20Logo.png?width=300&height=70&name=DLA%20Piper%20Logo.png)   - ![DTEK Renewables Logo](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/DTEK%20Renewables%20Logo.png?width=300&height=70&name=DTEK%20Renewables%20Logo.png)   - ![Green Giraffe Advisory](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Green%20Giraffe%20Advisory.png?width=300&height=70&name=Green%20Giraffe%20Advisory.png)   - ![HSBC Bank Logo](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/HSBC%20Bank%20Logo.png?width=300&height=70&name=HSBC%20Bank%20Logo.png)   - ![Luxcara Logo](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Luxcara%20Logo.png?width=300&height=70&name=Luxcara%20Logo.png)   - ![MUFG Bank Logo](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/MUFG%20Bank%20Logo.png?width=300&height=70&name=MUFG%20Bank%20Logo.png)   - ![Ocean Winds Logo](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Ocean%20Winds%20Logo.png?width=300&height=70&name=Ocean%20Winds%20Logo.png)   - ![Octopus Energy Logo (1)](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Octopus%20Energy%20Logo%20(1).png?width=300&height=70&name=Octopus%20Energy%20Logo%20(1).png)   - ![Ørsted Logo](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/%C3%98rsted%20Logo.png?width=300&height=70&name=%C3%98rsted%20Logo.png)   - ![RES Logo](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/RES%20Logo.png?width=300&height=70&name=RES%20Logo.png)   - ![DLA Piper Logo](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/DLA%20Piper%20Logo.png?width=300&height=70&name=DLA%20Piper%20Logo.png)   - ![DTEK Renewables Logo](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/DTEK%20Renewables%20Logo.png?width=300&height=70&name=DTEK%20Renewables%20Logo.png)   - ![Green Giraffe Advisory](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Green%20Giraffe%20Advisory.png?width=300&height=70&name=Green%20Giraffe%20Advisory.png)   - ![HSBC Bank Logo](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/HSBC%20Bank%20Logo.png?width=300&height=70&name=HSBC%20Bank%20Logo.png)   - ![Luxcara Logo](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Luxcara%20Logo.png?width=300&height=70&name=Luxcara%20Logo.png)   - ![MUFG Bank Logo](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/MUFG%20Bank%20Logo.png?width=300&height=70&name=MUFG%20Bank%20Logo.png)   - ![Ocean Winds Logo](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Ocean%20Winds%20Logo.png?width=300&height=70&name=Ocean%20Winds%20Logo.png)   - ![Octopus Energy Logo (1)](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Octopus%20Energy%20Logo%20(1).png?width=300&height=70&name=Octopus%20Energy%20Logo%20(1).png)   - ![Ørsted Logo](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/%C3%98rsted%20Logo.png?width=300&height=70&name=%C3%98rsted%20Logo.png)   - ![RES Logo](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/RES%20Logo.png?width=300&height=70&name=RES%20Logo.png)   ---   ## JUDGING ![Wind-Investment-Awards-2025-Bloomsbury-Ballroom-London-Event-Photographer-Simon-Callaghan-Photography-333-min](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Wind-Investment-Awards-2025-Bloomsbury-Ballroom-London-Event-Photographer-Simon-Callaghan-Photography-333-min.jpg?width=2000&height=1332&name=Wind-Investment-Awards-2025-Bloomsbury-Ballroom-London-Event-Photographer-Simon-Callaghan-Photography-333-min.jpg "Wind-Investment-Awards-2025-Bloomsbury-Ballroom-London-Event-Photographer-Simon-Callaghan-Photography-333-min") ### Judging Process Judges will read and score all the entry forms assigned to them, considering any supporting materials submitted. Judges will be asked to give a score for each criterion within the entry form. These individual scores will be combined to give an overall score for the entry. All judges’ scores will then be combined, and only the highest-scoring entries will determine the shortlists. Judges will e-meet to discuss the highest-scoring entries and then agree on the winner for each category. Judges may, at their discretion, award a high commendation in each category. The shortlists will be announced on **Monday 30th March**. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on **Thursday 21st May**. ### Confidentiality & Impartiality To ensure that our awards are impartial, ethical, and transparent, we ask that our judges sign a charter agreeing to: - dedicate sufficient time to reading, judging and scoring the entries - delete all judging materials and marks immediately after the judging period - declare any conflicts of interest - not allow personal relationships or experiences to influence judging - keep judging discussions confidential and contained only to the judging panel not share confidential material, judging papers or entries with anyone - not notify anyone that they have won or that they are shortlisted ahead of the official announcements - not give any feedback to entrants as to why they have not won or were not shortlisted – all requests for feedback must be directed to Tamarindo. ![Wind-Investment-Awards-2025-Bloomsbury-Ballroom-London-Event-Photographer-Simon-Callaghan-Photography-133-min](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Wind-Investment-Awards-2025-Bloomsbury-Ballroom-London-Event-Photographer-Simon-Callaghan-Photography-133-min.jpg?width=2000&height=1333&name=Wind-Investment-Awards-2025-Bloomsbury-Ballroom-London-Event-Photographer-Simon-Callaghan-Photography-133-min.jpg "Wind-Investment-Awards-2025-Bloomsbury-Ballroom-London-Event-Photographer-Simon-Callaghan-Photography-133-min") ## Meet some of our former judges... ![Anna Marsh - Technical Manager Engie](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Anna%20Marsh%20-%20Technical%20Manager%20Engie.jpeg?width=450&height=450&name=Anna%20Marsh%20-%20Technical%20Manager%20Engie.jpeg) #### Anna Marsh ##### Technical Manager, ENGIE Anna is a Chartered Engineer and Technical Manager for ENGIE (UK/Ireland) with 16 years’ experience. She led 2GW+ of technical due diligence for wind, solar, and BESS, and manages the development pipeline.  ![Adam Beaumont, Northland Power (2025)](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Adam%20Beaumont%2c%20Northland%20Power%20(2025).jpeg?width=800&height=800&name=Adam%20Beaumont%2c%20Northland%20Power%20(2025).jpeg) #### Adam Beaumont ##### SVP Capital Markets, Northland Power Adam is a Chartered Accountant (CA) with 18 years' experience. Formerly VP of Finance/Head of Capital Markets at Northland, he is currently overseeing the company's finance function.  ![Stepfanie Bourne DNV](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Stepfanie%20Bourne%20DNV.jpeg?width=800&height=800&name=Stepfanie%20Bourne%20DNV.jpeg) #### Stepfanie Bourne ##### Director - Renewables & Offshore Wind, DNV Stefanie is DNV's Director for Renewables (UK/Ire). A 16-year global expert rooted in technical science, she guides finance, legal, and development sectors to invest wisely in the energy transition.  ![Justin DeAngelis, Denham Capital (2025)](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Justin%20DeAngelis%2c%20Denham%20Capital%20(2025).jpeg?width=800&height=800&name=Justin%20DeAngelis%2c%20Denham%20Capital%20(2025).jpeg) #### Justin DeAngelis ##### Partner, Denham Capital Management Justin is Partner and Co-Head of DSI at Denham Capital. He has 20 years of global investment/operational experience and serves on DSI's key Investment, Valuation, & ESG Committees.  ![Michelle T Davies, EY (202425)](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Michelle%20T%20Davies%2c%20EY%20(202425).jpeg?width=800&height=800&name=Michelle%20T%20Davies%2c%20EY%20(202425).jpeg) #### Michelle T Davies ##### Partner, EY Michelle is Global Head of Sustainability for EY Law, a dual-qualified UK/US lawyer with 25+ years’ experience. She advises on ESG, regulatory regimes, and manages a team that has worked on over 200GW of global clean energy projects.  ![Sergio Castedo, Statkraft (202425)-1](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Sergio%20Castedo%2c%20Statkraft%20(202425)-1.jpeg?width=225&height=225&name=Sergio%20Castedo%2c%20Statkraft%20(202425)-1.jpeg) #### Sergio Castedo ##### Investment Director, Statkraft Sergio has 30 years' international wind industry experience. He has led global multinationals in investments, asset management, and operations including companies such as Statkraft, BP and GE Wind. ![Yolanda Yong, HWF Partners (2024)](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Yolanda%20Yong%2c%20HWF%20Partners%20(2024).jpeg?width=800&height=800&name=Yolanda%20Yong%2c%20HWF%20Partners%20(2024).jpeg) #### Yolanda Yong ##### Head of Renewables & Energy Transition, HWF Partners Yolanda at HWF Partners focuses on c.100 renewable energy policies since 2022. She is an experienced energy transactional lawyer having worked for firms like Orrick &Ashurst. ![Kasper Dalsten, Vestas (2024)](https://media.tamarindo.global/hs-fs/hubfs/Kasper%20Dalsten%2c%20Vestas%20(2024).jpeg?width=450&height=450&name=Kasper%20Dalsten%2c%20Vestas%20(2024).jpeg) #### Kasper Dalsten ##### Chief Financial Officer, Vestas Kasper Dalsten is Vestas Development's VP/Head of Strategy & Commercial Management. An economist and former Danish Ministry of Finance official, he pioneered Vestas's entry into emerging local content markets. ## Become a Judge If you are an industry expert and have over 10 years of experience within the renewable energy space, we would welcome your application to join the Wind Investment Awards 2026 judging panel. [APPLY NOW](https://media.tamarindo.global/wind-investment-awards-2026#popform_hero)   ## HOW TO ENTER #### Entering the Wind Investment Awards is simple, these are the 4 steps you need to follow... ##### Register Register on our online awards application system, [Evalato.](https://10796.evalato.com/) *![arrow-right-long-solid](https://22360598.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22360598/Hawksky_Modules/icons/arrow-right-long-solid.svg)* ##### Decide Decide which of the 25 awards categories you want to enter. *![arrow-right-long-solid](https://22360598.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22360598/Hawksky_Modules/icons/arrow-right-long-solid.svg)* ##### Enter Fill in the details on the entry form via [your online portal](https://10796.evalato.com/). *![arrow-right-long-solid](https://22360598.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22360598/Hawksky_Modules/icons/arrow-right-long-solid.svg)* ##### Submit When you finish your entries, simply click submit. *![arrow-right-long-solid](https://22360598.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22360598/Hawksky_Modules/icons/arrow-right-long-solid.svg)* ### **Entry Fees** - There is a submission fee of £300 + VAT per entry to enter any of our awards programmes, however we are offering 2 free entries per company if you register online before 1st December 2025. - Please also note that free entries are also on offer to Tamarindo clients and members. Please enquire for full details. ### **Rules** - Entries should relate to work undertaken between 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2025. - Entry questions vary depending on your chosen category, please take care when filling out the questions on each entry form. If the information provided is not relevant to the information requested, judges may, at their discretion, score the question with 0 points, or your entry may not be judged altogether. - Please ensure you read our [terms and conditions](http://www.tamarindo.global/terms-conditions) before submitting an entry. ## FAQS -   Is there a limit to the number of entries I can submit? -   Can we submit more than one entry for the same category? -   Are there any jurisdictional limitations on entering? -   How much does it cost to enter? -   What is the judging process? -   How do you select the judges? No, you can submit an unlimited number of entries in multiple categories. Yes, you can. No, there aren’t. This is a global awards programme. There is an awards entry submission fee of £300 + VAT per entry to enter any of our awards programmes. Please note that Tamarindo clients and members benefit from some free entries. Please enquire for full details. Judges will read and score entry forms considering any supporting materials provided. Judges will give a score for each question within the entry form. These combined, will give an overall score to each entry. All judges’ scores for each entry will then be combined, and only the highest scoring entries will determine the shortlists. Judges will e-meet to discuss the highest scoring entries and then agree on the winner for each category. Judges may, at their discretion, award a high commendation on each category. Our judging panel consists of a diverse group of business experts with a range of knowledge and skills. When considering a new judge, our criteria is: - Have substantial business experience - Have a reputation in the industry - Have specific skills - Have a good network Our judges are a mix of members and non-members.   ## EVENT INFO There's a jam-packed evening of networking and entertainment awaiting you at the Wind Investment Awards 2026, here's what you can expect... ### 6:00pm - Drinks Reception ### 6:45pm - Call for Dinner ### 7:15pm - Welcome Speeches ### 7:30pm - Dinner ### 9:30pm - Awards Ceremony ### 10:30pm - After Party ### 0:00 - Event Ends   ## ATTEND THE AWARDS [Click here to buy tickets](https://www.tickettailor.com/checkout/new-session/id/6541151/chk/32ee/?ref=landing_page) [Sell tickets online with Ticket Tailor](https://www.tickettailor.com?rf=wdg_109685) ## Getting there The Wind Investment Awards 2026 will be presented at a gala dinner and awards ceremony on Thursday 21st May 2026 in London. 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