At this year’s UA Week in Chicago, the Utility Analytics Institute (UAI) celebrated the achievements of leaders, professionals, and teams driving transformation in the utility analytics industry by announcing the winners of the 2024 UAI Excellence Awards. These prestigious awards recognize individuals and organizations for their innovation, dedication, and impact on the utility analytics community.
The UAI Excellence Awards program aims to highlight those who have made significant contributions to advancing the use of analytics in the utility sector. From leading community engagement efforts to pioneering new technologies and methods, this year's winners showcase a diverse range of expertise and achievements that benefit the entire industry.
2024 UAI Excellence Awards Winners:
Community Engagement Awards:
- Most Engaged Individual Member: Tim Krall, Director of Analytics – Exelon
- Most Engaged Utility Member Organization: CPS Energy
- Most Engaged Solution Provider Member Organization: Logic20/20
Analytics Ambassador:
- Neelanjan Patri, Operations Technology, Data & Analytics, Strategic Operations Solutions, COO at Tennessee Valley Authority
Best Utility Analytics Professional:
- Scott Ertel, Senior Data Engineer – Entergy
Best Utility Analytics Leader:
- Eugene Hamrick, Director, Enterprise Analytics & Innovation – Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
Best Innovative Utility Analytics Team:
- Rappahannock Electric Cooperative – Enterprise Analytics & Innovation
In addition to the Excellence Awards, UAI also announced the Top 25 Thought Leaders in Utility Analytics, a program that celebrates those who have demonstrated thought leadership in the industry, sharing valuable insights and driving forward the utility analytics conversation. For a complete list of the UAI Top 25 Thought Leaders in Utility Analytics, visit https://utilityanalytics.com/2024-award-winners.
Honoring Industry Leaders
“We are incredibly proud to recognize the 2024 UAI Excellence Award winners for their impressive contributions to the UAI community and the utility analytics profession,” said Leslie Cook, UAI’s Membership, Engagement, and Training Manager. “Each of these honorees has shown exceptional dedication to advancing analytics within the utility industry, and their achievements inspire others in the field.”
Gina Weber, UAI’s Managing Director, also emphasized the impact of this year’s awardees: “This year’s awardees exemplify leadership and innovation in utility analytics, demonstrating how analytics can drive meaningful change in decision-making and operational excellence. Their efforts underscore the critical role of data and analytics in shaping the future of the industry.”
To learn more about the UAI Excellence Awards visit https://utilityanalytics.com/awards. Review the 2024 UAI Excellence Awards winners at https://utilityanalytics.com/2024-award-winners.
