This word is given to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership on sustainability issues within the electricity sector.
Past Recipients
2024
Peter Michaud, Oakville Hydro
Peter Michaud has shown significant engagement and contribution to Electricity Canada’s sustainability initiatives. His input has positively impacted the restructuring of the Sustainable Electricity Program, and renewed members' interest in discussing the global warming potential of SF6.
2020
Marie-Claude Rousseau, Hydro Quebec
2019
Max Cananzi, Alectra
In recognition of Max Cananzi’s achievements over the years including promoting sustainability broadly and locally within the electricity sector.
2018
Jason Dalton, Newfoundland Power
Jason Dalton of Newfoundland Power is the winner of the Sustainable Electricity program’s 2018 Individual Leadership on Sustainability Award for his efforts to promote sustainability both within Newfoundland Power and across the province.
2017
Anthony Haines, Toronto Hydro
In recognition of Mr. Haines’ outstanding leadership on sustainability issues within the electricity sector.
2016
Neil Freeman, Horizon Utilities
CEA is proud to present its first ever SE award for individual achievement to Neil Freeman, who has passionately campaigned for a broader acceptance of sustainability as a pillar of electricity planning. At Horizon Utilities, Neil has used a three-stage approach to sustainably, getting the company’s operations on a sustainable path; reorienting operations to promote customer sustainability; and ensuring Horizon contributed community sustainability. Because of his tireless dedication to Horizon Utilities’ broader sustainable development impact, Neil helped integrate community level approaches to energy use, to decrease energy use by individual customers, and increase the energy efficiency benefits for their community.