Shortlist revealed for Humber Renewables Awards 2025

Several UK firsts make the list - with television and podcast personality too

The shortlist has been revealed for the Humber Renewables Awards 2025. 

A post-Covid record for entries was recorded for the event, now in its 13th year, with winners set to be revealed at a gala dinner celebration on May 1.

The event, held in partnership with Orsted, RWE and Siemens Gamesa, will celebrate multi-million pound projects, significant carbon saving initiatives, incredible job creation and environmental awareness as a fitting finale to Humber Marine & Renewables’ Offshore Wind Connections conference and exhibition.

Back to consider the entries in 2025 was Sheena McGuinness, head of renewables at RSM UK, a leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services, and sponsor of OWC 2025. She said: “It was an absolute pleasure to join the judging panel again and hear of the marvellous progress made on and around the Humber in the past year.

“I was particularly taken by the quality of the apprentice applications and the projects that have been completed in recent months. 

“Innovation aplenty, and recognition of a region to do great, green business has been clear throughout the submissions.” 

Sheena had been joined by Jacqueline Gray, director of regional engagement at University of Lincoln and Dave Laister, Fred PR and media director, with his fellow Humber Marine and Renewables director Kurt Christensen overseeing proceedings. A total of eight categories were analysed by the judges, with additional specially-selected awards to be presented on the night.

Tickets, priced at £75, are still available for the big bash at Hull’s DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel – via the website.  Some tickets also remain for Offshore Wind Connections 2025. 

Alongside category sponsors, Orsted, RWE and Siemens Gamesa, the drinks reception is supported by Rix Renewables, the programme by Boston Energy, with John Roe as car partner, BusinessLive as media partner, and support from Business Works too. 

Opportunities remain available to get involved, and for more information contact awards@humber-renewables.com or visit www.humber-renewables.com

This year’s shortlist: 

Apprentice of the Year 

Oliver Kinlock, ORE Catapult

Aurelia Pearson, RWE

Harry Rowntree, Orsted

Madeleine Warburton, RWE

Best Renewable Energy Project or Installation

Vessel electrification demonstration – ORE Catapult, Grimsby

E-HGV charging hub – Milence, North Killingholme

Solar array – Siemens Mobility, Goole

Engaging the Community / Community Project

Grimsby Community Energy

RWE Humber Gateway Offshore Wind Farm

Excellence in Renewable Skills and Training Award in partnership with Siemens Gamesa

HFR Solutions CIC

Orsted/RWE 

RWE

Green Innovation Award

Casper River & Canal Transport Ltd

GT Wings

Invica Industries

Renewables in Education

DBS Offshore Wind

Orsted 

UKSTEM

Humber Renewables Woman of the Year in partnership with RWE

Abbie Dewhurst, Green Queens Podcast

Emma Mason, OEG Renewables

Danielle Wrightham, Invica Industries

Small Business of the Year in partnership with Orsted

Cambridge Mews

RSUK Group

Specialist Wind Services