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Avangrid Celebrates Multiple Prestigious Awards

Avangrid and its subsidiaries have garnered twelve highly respected accolades so far in 2026

ORANGE, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, celebrates twelve honors so far this year, the company, its subsidiaries, and leadership have received. These accolades reflect Avangrid’s unwavering commitment to ethical leadership, community impact, operation excellence, and innovation.

“Our long list of accolades is a testament to the passion and purpose that drive us,” said Avangrid CEO Jose Antonio Miranda. “From storm recovery to social responsibility, our teams have shown what it means to lead with integrity and impact. We’re proud to be recognized for our achievements and remain deeply committed to serving our customers and communities with the highest level of excellence.”

The Company’s 2026 recognitions to date are:

Associated Industries of Massachusetts Honors Avangrid with 2026 Vision Award
AIM’s highest honor recognized Avangrid for its contributions to economic growth across Massachusetts.

Avangrid Honored with 2026 Partnership Award by Women’s Energy Network Boston
The company received this award in recognition of its strong commitment to advancing women in energy and fostering meaningful industry partnerships.

Avangrid Named as One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the 8th Consecutive Year
This distinction underscores Avangrid’s continued leadership in ethical business practices, compliance, and corporate governance on a global scale.

Avangrid Recognized as a Top Employer by the Top Employer Institute
Avangrid was acknowledged for its workplace culture, employee development programs, and commitment to supporting a workforce with equal opportunity.

Avangrid Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to the Massachusetts Economy by MassEcon
The company’s investments, job creation, and community engagement efforts were highlighted as key drivers of economic growth in the region.

Avangrid Wins Security Award Recognizing Advanced Third-Party Risk Management
The CSO Award from Foundry recognized Avangrid’s innovative approach to managing cybersecurity risks and ensuring strong protections across its extended vendor network.

Avangrid Earned Three 2026 Telly Awards for Excellence in Video and Television
Company was recognized with two Silver and one Bronze Telly Award for excellence in branded content, social video, and local television storytelling.

Patricia Nilsen, President and CEO of NYSEG and RG&E, Honored as Distinguished Female Leader in Rochester Region
Patricia Nilsen was recognized for her exceptional leadership and impact within the Rochester business community.

UI, SCG, CNG President Frank Reynolds, UI, SCG, CNG President was recognized with the Good Scout Award from Housatonic Council, Scouting America
Frank Reynolds was honored for his outstanding leadership and commitment to community service.

Joseph Sayre, Manager of Economic Development at NYSEG and RG&E honored by New York State Economic Development Council (NYSEDC)
John Sayre was selected as the recipient of the prestigious James W. Griffin Rising Star Award, honoring economic development professionals.

About Avangrid: Avangrid, Inc. is a leading energy company in the United States working to meet the growing demand for energy for homes and businesses across the nation through service, innovation, and continued investments by expanding grid infrastructure and energy generation projects. Avangrid has offices in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Maine, and Oregon, including operations in 25 states with approximately $50 billion in assets. Avangrid owns and operates seven electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.4 million customers in New York and New England. It also owns and operates nearly 100 energy generation facilities across the United States producing more than 11 GW of power for over 3 million customers. Avangrid employs approximately 8,500 people and was named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2026 for the eighth consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. Avangrid is a member of the group of companies controlled by Iberdrola, S.A. For more information, visit http://www.avangrid.com

Contacts

Media Contact:
Florencia Feleder
florencia.feleder@avangrid.com
838-292-6869

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Florencia Feleder
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838-292-6869

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