Join us as we conclude UA Week 2026 by celebrating the individuals, teams, and organizations making an extraordinary impact across the utility analytics community. For the first time, the UAI Excellence Awards Recognition Ceremony will bring together all nominees, finalists, and award winners in a single, community-wide general session.

This special event recognizes the achievements, innovation, leadership, and collaboration that are advancing the use of analytics, data, and AI throughout the utility industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to honor peers, celebrate accomplishments, and hear the announcements of this year's award recipients across multiple categories.

As UA Week comes to a close, this inspiring ceremony serves as a reminder of the incredible work being done throughout the industry and the people who are helping shape the future of utility analytics.

BEST UTILITY ANALYTICS PROFESSIONAL:
•    Luis Selvera (Machine Learning Engineer 3) - CPS Energy
•    Nicole Edwards (Senior Data Solution Architect) - Tacoma Public Utilities

BEST UTILITY ANALYTICS LEADER:
•    Hilario Urquieta (Interim Senior Director Data & Digital Experience) - CPS Energy
•    Jennifer Kofsuske (Manager, Operations Analytics) - Eversource
•    Siham Naseef (Information Technology Manager) - Austin Energy

BEST INNOVATIVE UTILITY ANALYTICS TEAM:
•    City Utilities of Springfield - IT Business Intelligence and Analysis
•    New York Power Authority - AI and Automation CoE
•    Southern Company - Power Delivery Data Analytics (PDDA)