LUCE Awards | Legacy Women

Building on the momentum of the previous editions, the 3^nd edition of the LUCE Awards marks another milestone in advancing the Green Transition. In a world increasingly focused on achieving ambitious energy, climate, and sustainability goals, this edition reaffirms the critical role women play in shaping a more sustainable and inclusive future

With a continued commitment to promoting gender equality in the sectors of energy, climate, and sustainability — and proudly supported by Edison and Eurogas — the 3^rd edition of the LUCE Awards celebrates the outstanding contributions of women driving innovation and progress in these fields. As we forge ahead on the path toward a greener tomorrow, this edition aspires to further elevate the voices and achievements of women who are pioneering solutions for a sustainable planet.

Legacy Women category

The scope of this category is to honour the career of a senior female professional who has successfully used their platform and voice to push forward the energy, climate, and sustainability sectors.

The profile for the ideal candidate includes the following aspects:

• LEGACY: the candidate should be an established female professional working at the forefront of the energy climate and sustainability sectors
• ADVOCACY: a proven track record of impactful projects or initiatives with a social mission that has meaningfully contributed to advancing energy and climate goals
• TIMELINESS OF THEIR ACTIONS: the candidate should be a woman who is still active in their roles and engaged in initiatives paving the way for a greener future

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Age: No restrictions
• Geographical Scope: Open to candidates worldwide
• Experience: A minimum of 15 years of professional experience
• Impact: The candidate must have leveraged their influence for advocacy projects or initiatives, projects with a social mission, and projects with an impact that goes beyond career advancement objectives

Ineligibility

• Members of the Selection Committee are not eligible for the award
• Committee members may not nominate candidates affiliated with their own organizations
• Women whose contributions are already widely recognised, such as energy commissioners, energy ministers, celebrity advocates, or high-profile political figures, are excluded. This award focuses on amplifying the often-overlooked contributions of deserving professionals.

Selection, evaluation criteria and voting

• A Selection Committee will nominate a maximum of 18 candidates (up to 2 names for each member of the Committee) for the award
• The LUCE Awards Secretariat will verify eligibility (see “ineligibility” criteria in the section above) via a short video-call and communicate the resulting list of candidates eligible for public vote
• All eligible candidates will be featured on the platform with a profile (including a picture, a short bio, social media links, and a quote) and a vote will be opened
• All registered members of the Lights on Women database (Energybase) will be allowed to vote for a maximum of one candidate from the list of eligible shortlisted candidates (The list of candidates for the vote will soon be available )
• The winner is selected

Prize and awarding ceremony

The winner will receive:

• An invitation to the awarding ceremony in Florence on 15 May 2025, where the trophy will be presented.
• Participation in the Regulatory Policy Workshop on 16 May 2025 (in-person) and subsequent participation in the next two Policy Workshops (online).

FSR Regulatory Policy Workshops convene energy sector experts to discuss critical regulatory topics. The Workshops are conducted over a one-day period and consist of a series of seminars. The tentative topic for the Workshop on 16 May 2025 is “Smartening the Energy Grids and Cybersecurity”. 

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