Kacie Peters Impact Award

Join Us in Celebrating Kacie’s Legacy

The Kacie Peters Impact Award is a prestigious recognition established to honor the memory of Kacie Peters, a passionate advocate for clean energy and sustainability. This award aims to acknowledge individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the clean energy sector, embodying the values and dedication that Kacie Peters exemplified throughout her life.

This award is supported by members of Pivot Energy, COSSA, CCSA, WRISE, and other industry professionals.

Submission Guidelines

 

  1. Eligibility: The Kacie Peters Impact Award is open to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the clean energy sector. Nominees must meet the award criteria.
  2. Nomination Process: Nominations for the Kacie Peters Impact Award are accepted annually during the nomination period. For 2025, this period is March 20th – August 1st. To nominate an individual, please complete the nomination form available on our website. Self-nominations are also accepted.
  3. Nomination Requirements: Each nomination must include the nominee’s name, contact information, a brief biography highlighting their contributions to the clean energy sector, and a statement addressing how the nominee exemplifies the award criteria.
  4. Deadline: All nominations must be submitted by August 1, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.
  5. Selection Process: Nominations will be reviewed by a selection committee comprised of industry professionals and stakeholders. The committee will evaluate each nominee based on their alignment with the award criteria.
  6. Announcement of Awardee: The recipient of the Kacie Peters Impact Award will be announced publicly during the WRISE Leadership Forum, October 14-16, 2025. They will receive recognition at a special ceremony held in conjunction with the WRISE Leadership Forum.

Kacie Peters Lasting Impact

Kacie Peters, with over a decade of experience in the solar industry and most recently serving as the Senior Director of Communications for Pivot Energy, left an indelible mark on the clean energy community.

Kacie was a solar energy influencer whose thought pieces expanded renewable energy and encouraged inclusivity.

She served on the board of WRISE, created the industry networking monthly event series, Solardarity, to foster partnerships and increase solar deployment nationally.

She served as a board member for the Colorado Solar and Storage Association, the Illinois Solar Energy Association, and played an active role in the Colorado leadership team for Clean Energy for Biden 2020.

Kacie Peters was a member of the SEIA commercial financing working group and served on the Solar Power International Education Committee.

The Kacie Peters Impact Award is more than just an accolade; it’s a tribute to Kacie’s enduring spirit and a commitment to continue the work she started.

Join us in celebrating her legacy and the outstanding individuals who are making a difference in the clean energy sector.

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Selection Process

 

  1. Nomination Review: The selection committee will review all nominations received during the nomination period. Each nominee will be evaluated based on their alignment with the award criteria.
  1. Scoring Criteria: The selection committee will use a scoring system to assess each nominee’s qualifications. The scoring system will rate each of the criteria – passion for clean energy, community building, advocacy and leadership, resilience and perseverance, dedication to equity and inclusion, positive mentorship, impact on future generations, and collaboration and partnerships – on a 1-5 scale to select finalists.
  1. Deliberation: The selection committee will deliberate on the finalists to identify the most deserving candidate for the Kacie Peters Impact Award. Committee members will consider the nominee’s achievements, impact, and contributions to the clean energy sector.
  1. Final Selection: Based on the deliberation and scoring process, the selection committee will select the recipient of the Kacie Peters Impact Award. The awardee will embody the values and dedication exemplified by Kacie Peters throughout her career.
  1. Announcement: Once the recipient has been chosen, they will be notified. The announcement of the award recipient will be made publicly at the WRISE Leadership Forum. The recipient will receive recognition at a special ceremony held in conjunction with the event.
  1. Recognition: The recipient of the Kacie Peters Impact Award will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to the clean energy sector and their embodiment of the values championed by Kacie Peters.
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Awardee Terms & Conditions

The winner of the Kacie Peters Impact Award will receive recognition and a physical award during the annual WRISE Leadership Form. Travel and Conferences Expenses for the awardee will be covered or reimbursed by WRISE. See the complete list of Award Terms and Conditions for more information.

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