Background of Award
The Code Development, Innovation, and Training Award in honor of Claudia Hansen Wentworth is a new award as of 2023. It recognizes one or two person(s) and/or group(s) per year who have shown excellence in one or more of the following areas:
- Leadership in the development of building codes for PV and/or solar thermal.
- Development of innovative products that facilitate meeting such codes.
- Training and education in code compliance for PV and/or solar thermal.
The Award is intended to to acknowledge and encourage individuals, groups, and organizations that have “moved the needle” on building code development and implementation for solar applications.
The Award honors Claudia Wentworth, who has led multiple companies, guiding vision and strategic direction in sustainable technologies. Her work, including her support for codes and standards, has helped ensure that solar deployment can be achieved reliably and cost-effectively by the American workforce. She co-founded Quick Mount PV, an industry-changing rooftop solar panel-mounting manufacturer. She had been in the green building and construction industries for more than 20 years prior. Claudia is a co-inventor on multiple utility patents on solar mounting technologies. A recognized solar leader, she serves on industry boards and continues to work helping startups navigate their road to profitability and growth. She is an ASES Fellow and former Board member.
Nomination Information
Nominations could come from the following groups:
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards • National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) • National Electric Code (NEC) • Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) • Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) • American National Standards Institute (ANSI) • Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) • American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) • National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) • National Electrical Testing Association (NETA) • International Building Code (IBC) • International Code Council (ICC) • International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) • Solar Energy International (SEI) • Solar Training Network from SETO • NREL • the myriad of colleges and universities and other institutions and schools that train both the trainers and the workforce
Nominees need not be a members of ASES; however, the Awards Committee will give greater consideration to those who are ASES members or who have taken part in one or more ASES activities or programs in the past, such as Technical Divisions or annual ASES conferences. Nominators, please indicate any knowledge you have on this aspect of your nominee(s).
ASES requests that nominations include the submission of the nomination form and two letters of support for each nominee. The nomination form must be submitted by a current ASES member. Please access and submit the nomination form above; however, the letters of support should be emailed to awards@ases.org, using the file naming protocol Wentworth_NomineeLastName_LetterWriterLastName. If possible, include the nominee’s CV or resume, or a link to it. Please, no self-nominations.
Questions? Email awards@ases.org.
Award Winners:
2024 Mark Mrohs and Johnny Weiss
2023 Jeff Spies and Rebekah Hren
