- An Individual, Company, Public Entity
- Demonstrates significant contributions to the ocean renewables profession, including attracting and growing a diverse pipeline of young talent
- Consistently supports and mentors existing young talent (provide examples or testimonials)
- Illustrates measurable, sustainable change as a result of the project including baselines, metrics, and key performance indicators
- Includes program elements that can be replicated with in the industry
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.