ASES honors persons making significant contributions to the field of solar energy and to the Society each year. Award winners are recognized at the annual awards ceremony during the National Solar Energy Conference.
2008 Award Nominations are due January 5, 2008.

Charles Greeley Abbot Award The winner will have made a significant contribution to the American Solar Energy Society or to the field of solar energy. No geographical limitations are imposed and the winner need not be a member of the society. More information/nomination form >>>

Fellows of the Society On June 20, 2000, at SOLAR 2000 in Madison, Wisconsin, ASES announced the first group of members to be named fellows of the society. This title recognizes longtime ASES members who have provided exceptional service to the society. For information about how to nominate an ASES Fellow and a current list of fellows, click here >>>.

Passive Pioneer Award Honors those whose pioneering in the passive solar design field set the stage for others to follow. Honorees are men and women who developed the theories, early research efforts, new concepts, and opportunities for later researchers to develop. Their foresight, innovative thinking, and creativity opened the doors for others. More information/nomination form >>>

Rebecca Vories Award This award recognizes special contributions to the American Solar Energy Society. It honors those whose volunteer efforts on behalf of the society have significantly advanced ASES's ability to meet its mission. More information/nomination form >>>

John and Barbara Yellott Award The recipient of this award/scholarship must be a graduate student concentrating his or her program in the field of solar energy, and be a current member of the American Solar Energy Society. The studentís graduate program should emphasize solar and the application must include an explanation of how the award might be used to further the applicantís education in the field. More information/nomination form >>>

Hoyt Clarke Hottel Award The recipient needs to have made a significant contribution to solar technology in any area. No geographical limitations are imposed and the recipient need not be a member of the Society. More information/nomination form>>>

Women in Solar Energy Award This award (ASES' newest award) recognizes a woman who has created a change toward promoting the use of solar energy. More information/nomination form >>>