The Software Category acknowledges the architects of change in the solar industry—those who develop software solutions that streamline operations, enhance system design, and optimize performance across various stages of solar energy management. From sophisticated design tools to comprehensive CRM platforms, these innovators provide the digital backbone that supports the industry’s growth and efficiency.

These awards celebrate the software developers and companies whose products revolutionize how solar energy is planned, deployed, and managed, making substantial impacts on the industry’s scalability and customer satisfaction. Join us in recognizing the tech visionaries who are pivotal in shaping a smarter, more connected solar industry.

Excellence In Software Awards

Excellence in Lead Generation - Door Knocking

This award recognizes lead generation software designed for door-knocking that excels in gamification, user interface (UI) and user experience (UX), cost-effectiveness, innovation, data comprehensiveness, platform accessibility (iOS vs. Android), and automation capabilities.

Excellence in Lead Generation - Virtual

This award is given to virtual lead generation software that stands out in gamification, UI, UX, affordability, innovation, data management, cross-platform accessibility (iOS and Android), and automation.

Excellence in Proposal Software

The Excellence in Proposal Software Award recognizes outstanding software solutions that demonstrate unparalleled excellence in affordability, precision, and user experience. This award celebrates platforms that seamlessly integrate cutting-edge UI and UX designs with robust API capabilities, driving innovation within the industry. Recognized for capturing significant market share, these tools not only meet but exceed user expectations in accessibility and functionality, setting the gold standard for proposal software in the competitive landscape. This accolade honors software that delivers a perfect blend of performance, user-centric design, and innovative features, making it indispensable for professionals in their daily operations.

Excellence in Design Software

The Excellence in Design Software Award is bestowed upon CAD software that sets industry standards in solar design, marked by exceptional accuracy, cost-efficiency, and superior user interface and user experience. Celebrated for its robust market presence and significant return on investment, this software offers extensive customization options to cater to diverse user needs. It stands out for its ability to streamline complex design processes into user-friendly applications, enhancing productivity and driving innovation in solar project planning and implementation. This award honors software solutions that not only meet professional demands but also push the boundaries of what is possible in solar design technology.

Excellence in CRM Software

Excellence in Training and Compliance Software

The Excellence in Training and Compliance Software Award honors outstanding platforms that merge intuitive design with practical functionality to facilitate seamless learning and compliance management. This award recognizes software that stands out for its exceptional user interface (UI) and user experience (UX), cost-efficiency, and widespread adoption across diverse industries. It is celebrated for its broad learning scope, which caters to varied educational needs while ensuring high user retention and prolonged engagement within the app. This accolade highlights software solutions that not only educate and ensure compliance but also engage users deeply, making learning both effective and enjoyable.

Excellence in Homeowner Portal Software

The Homeowner Portal Software Excellence Award is presented to solutions that set the industry benchmark in user experience (UX) design, seamlessly blending superior functionality with aesthetic appeal. Recognized for its robust API integration capabilities, this award honors software that excels in providing affordable, highly customizable options tailored to individual user needs. It particularly commends platforms that achieve remarkable user engagement, as evidenced by the significant time users spend interacting within the app. This accolade celebrates software that not only meets the practical demands of homeowners but also enhances their experience by making it more intuitive, personalized, and user-friendly, thereby transforming the way homeowners interact with their living spaces.

Software Committee

Coulton Main celebrates over a decade of impactful contributions within the renewable energy sector, demonstrating a broad spectrum of experience from hands-on installation to executive leadership. His early days on the rooftop laid a solid foundation for his journey through the industry, enabling him to adeptly spearhead sales teams and operational growth across multiple states. His tenure at Solo further exemplifies his ability to forge meaningful connections and foster collaborative success, where he successfully cultivated strategic partnerships and integrations that significantly benefited both the company and its clients.

In 2024, Coulton embarked on a new venture as the VP of Business Development at RFX, bringing his wealth of experience and innovative mindset to drive the company's strategic initiatives. Outside of the renewable energy sphere, Coulton channels his entrepreneurial spirit into Midway Coffee, a beloved coffee shop he runs in downtown Salt Lake City. This unique endeavor showcases his versatility and passion for community engagement, offering a warm, welcoming space where his love for coffee and people converges. Coulton's diverse experiences underscore his multifaceted expertise and his commitment to excellence, both in renewable energy and in the local business landscape.

Brad Mortensen, the visionary CEO and founder of RepCard, harnesses over five years of expertise in the software sector, underpinned by a rich background in door-to-door sales that ignited his zeal for leadership and influence. His transition from direct sales to technology entrepreneurship encapsulates his acute understanding of sales dynamics and his dedication to fostering growth and efficiency within the industry. Brad's unique insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by sales professionals have been instrumental in shaping his approach to business and innovation.

With RepCard, Brad has pioneered a platform that revolutionizes the sales experience, offering tools that enhance productivity, streamline management, and boost overall performance. His leadership at RepCard is guided by a profound belief in the potential of technology to redefine sales practices, aiming to provide solutions that not only enhance business outcomes but also support the personal and professional development of sales representatives. Through his work, Brad is committed to making a lasting impact on the sales industry, championing a future where technology and human potential align to create unprecedented success.

With a robust background in Product and Technical Operations, Dave Schonberg thrives in environments of rapid expansion and developing markets, demonstrating a formidable capacity to orchestrate team growth, establish effective processes, and design scalable standard operating models. Their expertise has been pivotal in fostering team cohesion and operational excellence, underpinning the success of businesses transitioning through phases of hypergrowth. This strategic thinker has an exceptional track record for scrutinizing new product impacts and adeptly weaving the most promising innovations into the fabric of the business, with applications spanning from enhancing customer experiences to optimizing operations and reducing costs, involving cutting-edge solutions like solar roofing, drone imaging, power electronics, energy storage, and enterprise software.

At the core, this individual finds joy in the intricacies of research, development, and the entrepreneurial spirit of building businesses from the ground up. Leadership and organizational development are the hallmarks of their passion, embodying a belief that the essence of business success is fundamentally about nurturing and empowering people. By marrying innovative technical solutions with a people-centric approach, they have consistently led teams to achieve beyond their potential, underlining a commitment to not just building organizations, but also fostering communities within the workplace that thrive on collaboration, innovation, and shared success.

Matt recently played pivotal roles at Titan Solar Power, serving as both Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Operations Officer, where his strategic leadership and operational expertise catalyzed remarkable growth and efficiency. As the CRO, he was instrumental in expanding the company's funded solar projects from $300 million in 2019 to over $1 billion in both 2021 and 2022, demonstrating an exceptional ability to drive revenue and market share. In his capacity as COO, Matt adeptly managed a vast team of 1400 employees and orchestrated operations across more than 40 branch offices in 22 states, showcasing his talent for scaling businesses and leading diverse and geographically dispersed teams.

In addition to his leadership accomplishments, Matt significantly contributed to the advancement of technology within the solar industry. His strategic vision and innovative approach played a crucial role in the development and success of prominent tech platforms such as Solo, Sunobi, and SolarSuccess within NetSuite. His efforts not only enhanced operational efficiencies and customer engagement for Titan Solar Power but also set new technological standards in the industry, reinforcing his reputation as a forward-thinking leader committed to leveraging technology to drive business success and industry progression.

Devin Oakes embarked on his business odyssey in 2015 as a door-to-door (d2d) sales representative, gradually transitioning to phone sales by 2019. Over the span of nine years, Devin's career trajectory has been marked by diverse roles, including sales rep, recruiter, manager, trainer, executive, and business owner. His entrepreneurial ventures have spanned multiple industries such as pest control, home cleaning, coaching, high-ticket phone sales, residential solar, and sales enablement technology, showcasing his versatility and innovative approach to business. Devin's journey through various facets of the sales and service industries has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of market needs and effective business strategies, making him a formidable figure in every venture he undertakes.

In his personal life, Devin is devoted to his family, cherishing his role as a husband and father to three wonderful children. His passion for family life extends into his leisure activities, where he hosts the "GOOD DADZ" podcast, sharing insights and experiences of fatherhood. Recently, Devin has ventured into the tech industry, co-founding STAKT Commissions in 2022, where he serves as the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). At STAKT, he leads marketing and sales initiatives, focusing on offering service businesses a revolutionary commissions management platform that prioritizes simplicity, automation, and transparency. Devin's vision for STAKT embodies his commitment to leveraging technology to solve real-world business challenges, aiming to streamline operations for countless service-oriented companies.