ACT's Energy Leadership Gala 2026

The Energy Leadership Gala is where the people and companies shaping the future of energy come together—recognizing and celebrating the leaders building a more reliable, affordable, equitable, and resilient energy future.

This signature event is both a premier industry convening and an awards celebration, honoring the individuals and organizations driving real progress across the energy ecosystem.

This is not just a celebration—it’s a gathering of:

• Industry leaders and decision-makers

• Policymakers and regulators

• Investors, innovators, entrepreneurs and market builders

ACT’s North Star is to serve as the trusted business voice and connective thread for the energy transition and climatetech industry in the Northeast. We bring together companies, innovators, investors, policymakers, and strategic partners to strengthen markets, accelerate deployment of new technologies, and build a more resilient,equitable, and competitive regional energy economy. Our work is anchored in three mutually reinforcing focus areas:

1. Policy engagement

2. innovation, and

3. workforce development.

The gala will showcase an awards ceremony featuring the following award categories subject to change:

• Partnership of the Year Award
• Startup Supporter of the Year Award
• Emerging Company of the Year Award
• Clean Energy Company of the Year Award
• Clean Energy Workforce Development Champion Award
• Inclusive Clean Energy Supplier Diversity Award
• Clean Energy Policy Champion Award