Celebrating Breakthroughs That
Power the Future

Every great performance begins with a spark of creativity. The BCI Innovation Award shines a spotlight on the technologies, services, and programs that are transforming the battery industry—pushing boundaries in sustainability, safety, performance, and efficiency.

Honoring a Legacy of Innovation

This award is presented in memory of Sally Breidegam Miksiewicz of East Penn Manufacturing, a respected leader whose vision, integrity, and commitment to innovation left a lasting mark on the industry.
Her legacy continues through today’s innovators who are shaping tomorrow.

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What This Award Honors

  • Breakthroughs – Innovations redefining what’s possible in energy storage
  • Progress – Advancements that improve sustainability, safety, and performance
  • Legacy – Celebrating industry visionaries while honoring Sally’s impact

Congratulations to the 2025 Innovation Award Winner!

The 2025 Innovation Award honored Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s Grid Storage Launchpad – A groundbreaking national facility advancing battery innovation, collaboration, and deployment to power the clean energy future.

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BCI Innovation Award 2025 winner, PNNL.
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BCI Innovation Award 2025 winner PNNL Grid Storage Launchpad.

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