The Charles Percy award for public service recognizes an individual for an outstanding public service contribution and/or a lifetime commitment to energy efficiency.

The Galaxy star of energy efficiency honor recognizes outstanding achievements in energy efficiency for entities earning more than $150 million in annual revenue.

The Super Nova star of energy efficiency distinction recognizes outstanding achievements in energy efficiency for entities earning less than $150 million in annual revenue.

The Andromeda star of energy efficiency honor recognizes outstanding achievements in energy efficiency for entities earning less than $10 million in annual revenue.

The I-Star award for energy efficiency distinction recognizes outstanding contributions to energy efficiency achieved through special projects or activities overseas that are led by nominees based outside of U.S. territories.

Lastly, the Innovation star of energy efficiency award recognizes an emerging technology or service that has the potential to transform a sector of the energy-efficiency market, but which, given the early stage of innovation, has yet to generate proven savings.

Nominations can be made at www.ase.org. Those submitted by Feb. 8 receive $50 off the nomination fee. The final deadline for nominations is March 22.

The winners will be announced Oct. 2 at the 21st annual Evening with the Stars Energy Efficiency Awards dinner at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington.

Publication date: 2/4/2013