CLEANPOWER in Color Champion Award

Congratulations Brittainny J., winner of the inaugural CLEANPOWER in Color Champion Award!

As a Business Process Optimization Senior Associate at LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy), Brittainny builds on her 20+ years in the U.S. Air Force to develop strategies, systems, and learning experiences that prepare organizations and the people inside them for what’s next. Her colleagues nominated her for being an outstanding advocate, opening doors, sharing knowledge, and bringing others into the conversations that move careers forward. As noted in her nomination, “Brittainny’s commitment to helping others lead from a place of wholeness is exactly the kind of deliberate, generous, behind-the-scenes investment in people this award was created to recognize.” Congratulations Brittainny, and thank you for everything you do.

About

New in 2026, the CLEANPOWER in Color Champion Award recognized a professional in clean energy who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to expanding access to opportunity — opening doors, sharing knowledge, and bringing others into the rooms and conversations that move careers forward.

This award was presented on Tuesday, June 2 at CLEANPOWER in Color 2026 in Houston, TX. 

Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination for the CLEANPOWER in Color Champion Award.

Award Criteria

Nominees are evaluated based on the following:

  • Commitment to Mentorship
    • Has actively mentored, sponsored, or created pathways for others to advance in the clean energy industry.
  • Prioritizes Expanding Access to Opportunity
    • Has worked to expand access to networks, conversations, or opportunities in clean energy.
  • Personal & Professional Impact
    • Has made a meaningful, demonstrable impact on at least one individual or community within the industry. Feel free to include in your nomination stories about how this person has positively impacted your life or career, or the life and career of someone you know.
  • ACP Membership
    • Nominations are open to all, but strong preference will be given to employees of ACP Member companies. For information on your organization’s membership status, contact [email protected].