Ellie Abernethy has been named Energy Efficiency Champion of the Year at the North West Energy Efficiency Awards.

The award recognises one exceptional individual that has shown a true commitment to promoting energy efficiency within their region. It recognises the efforts of that individual and seeks to thank them for their service to their local community.

Ellie has been Project Manager at Energy Projects Plus for more than 12 years, and has delivered some of EPP’s largest projects including the Merseyside Collective Switch, LEAP, Warm & Healthy Homes and Warmth for Health.

She was nominated for the award by AgilityEco and Lorraine Gumbs, Programme Development Manager, said:

“The AgilityEco team was thoroughly delighted to nominate Ellie for this award. We are gratified that the judging panel has recognised her stellar efforts to improve the energy efficiency of homes in Merseyside and Cheshire, and in turn, improve the health and wellbeing of local people. She has, without a doubt, contributed to life-changing outcomes for some of the households she has referred to the LEAP (Local Energy Advice Partnership) programme. Congratulations to Ellie on a well-deserved win!”

The award ceremony was held at the Last Drop Village in Bolton at the start of September, having been postponed from March 2020.

The win follows Ellie achieving Highly Commended in the same category at the 2019 regional awards, and receiving a Special Commendation at the 2019 National Awards.