- An Individual, Group/Team, Company
- Demonstrates industry problem-solving, adding value through advancement and/or innovation
- Engages stakeholders and reduces permitting risk, permitting cycle, and timeline as well as levelized cost of energy
- Is currently being used effectively in an ocean renewables industry and appeals to regulators (include testimonials)
- The advancement redefines current environment permitting thinking and has led to the creation of a new skill, knowledge, or experience
Oceantic Network board members, Awards Committee, and jurors are ineligible to submit for individual awards during their terms of service. Their company is still permitted to submit a nomination, in which case the individual Board member, committee member, or juror will be recused from judging for that category.