Vote now: Codema CEO is the first Irish woman nominated for prestigious EU award
We are very proud to announce that our very own Donna Gartland, CEO of Codema, is the first woman in Ireland to be nominated in the Women in Energy category at the European Sustainable Energy Awards.
One of just three women shortlisted throughout Europe
We’re thrilled that our very own CEO, Donna Gartland, is the first woman in Ireland to be shortlisted in the Women in Energy category at this year’s European Sustainable Energy Awards.
This prestigious nomination recognises Donna’s significant contributions to Ireland’s clean energy transition, her leadership in low-carbon heat solutions (particularly district heating) and her commitment to advancing gender equality and work-life balance within the energy sector.
In the space of 15 years, Donna’s remarkable career journey has seen her rise from an apprentice electrician working on construction sites across Ireland to CEO of the country’s largest energy agency.
During her time at Codema, Donna has spearheaded projects like the Tallaght District Heating Scheme, the first of its kind in Ireland. Her leadership continues to drive critical projects that are transforming the energy landscape across Dublin.
As a strong advocate for women in energy, Donna has fostered an inclusive and diverse workplace at Codema, with women now making up the majority of staff and senior leadership. Under her leadership, Codema has introduced progressive workplace policies such as a four-day working week with full pay and gender-neutral family leave, creating a supportive environment for all our team.
Donna’s nomination is a much-deserved recognition of her exceptional leadership and the positive impact she is making on Ireland’s energy future. Everyone at Codema is rooting for Donna and wishes her the very best as she continues to inspire the next generation of women in energy.
Vote now
Donna is nominated alongside just two other incredible women from across the EU. The winner of the Women in Energy Award will be determined through a public vote and we need your support to help Donna win!
Your vote will not only honour her incredible contributions to Ireland’s energy transition but also highlight the importance of women’s leadership in the energy sector. Voting is quick and easy – simply cast your vote for Donna now and help us make her the deserving winner that she is! (Just remember that your vote won’t count unless you confirm by email, so please remember to do this)!
Let’s show our collective support for Donna and make sure her inspiring leadership is recognised on a European stage.