History and Purpose: In 2007 the AIST Energy & Utilities Technology Committee (EUTC) established the AIST Energy Achievement Award. The purpose of the award is to recognize an individual, group and/or company in the iron and steel producing sector that has implemented at their facility a project resulting in energy conservation or a significant improvement in energy-related productivity. This recognition by the industry will inform other companies about successful approaches and encourage them in the pursuit of more efficient utilization of energy at their plants.

Nomination Process: Steel producing companies are invited to submit an application using the Application Form, which can be downloaded from the AIST website at AIST.org/tech/energy_cfp.htm. Suppliers to the industry are encouraged to assist their customers with the application process where appropriate. International applicants are also encouraged. The applicant may be requested to supply supplemental information to support the measurement and verification data provided in the initial application. Applications for this award are invited annually, with a closing date of 30 June.