Celebrating the Innovators, Changemakers, and Teams Driving Resilience, Growth, and Sustainability
HOUSTON, Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ALLY Energy, the trusted partner for advancing talent and culture for the energy workforce of the future, is proud to unveil the finalists for the 2025 GRIT Awards and Best Energy Workplaces. The awards shine a spotlight on the leaders, innovators, and teams forging the path forward in energy and climate through resilience, growth, and determination.
This year marks a record number of nominations, each one telling a story of perseverance and impact. The GRIT Awards celebrate professionals and organizations who are driving positive change, breaking barriers, and setting new standards across the industry.
"As the energy sector rallies to meet global challenges, this recognition is more than an honor—it's a charge to keep moving boldly ahead," says Katie Mehnert, CEO and Founder of ALLY Energy.
We are proud to announce this year's incredible finalists who have risen to the top through their exceptional contributions and unwavering dedication. Congratulations to each of you for inspiring progress and excellence in the industry.
**Professional Award **
Mohamed Alali, Process Engineer, Das Production Operations Team, ADNOC Offshore
Laura Allen, Onshore Installation Manager, Woodside Energy
Kym Butler, Sr. Manager, Marketing and Communications, Symmetry Energy Solutions
Amanda Cox, Regional External Affairs Manager, Appalachian Power (AEP)
Shan Escobar, Manager - Talent and Culture, Expand Energy
Dr. Sougata Halder, Senior Project/Business Development, TGS New Energy Solutions
Shilpa Mesineni, Principal Engineer, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Betty Jo Morris, Community Affairs Manager - Northeast Appalachia, Expand Energy
Jill Sweeney, Chief Strategist, Redboard Advisors
Ricardo Torres, Senior Operator, Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline
Katerina Yared, Global Energy Portfolio Leader – Oil & Gas | Carbon Capture | Geothermal, 3M
Executive Award
Lyndal Cissell, President, Americas Land, SLB
Marisol Cortez, Vice President, Human Resources, Berry Corporation
Arran Davidson, Director of Business Development, Worley
Silvia Gai, VP Projects Operations, Gas Technology Equipment, Baker Hughes
Celine Gerson, Group Director Americas, Fugro
Julie McLaughlin, Managing Director, Equity Partner - Clean Energy, Alvarez & Marsal
Kara Pelecky, CIO and SVP, ABS
Hans-Christian Schulze, Chief Executive Officer, IOWN Energy LLC
Simon Seaton, CEO, Society of Petroleum Engineers
Molly Smith, Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, Murphy Oil
Robert Tabb, President/CEO, Signal Energy
Entrepreneur Award
Rawand Rasheed, CEO and Co-Founder, Helix Earth
Edward Rottmann, Founder and CEO, Chroma Energy Group
Sustainability Champion Award
Mohamed Alali, Process Engineer, Das Production Operations Team, ADNOC Offshore
Elizabeth Carlson, Chief Sustainability Officer & Sustainability Committee Chair, Tricon Energy
Ann Kloose, Sustainability Division Manager, City of Fresno
Richard Lv, Plant Manager, FPT Suzhou
Julie McLaughlin, Managing Director, Equity Partner - Clean Energy, Alvarez & Marsal
Shilpa Mesineni, Principal Engineer, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Edward Rottmann, Founder and CEO, Chroma Energy Group
Deirdre Shepherd, Manager - Air Compliance, Expand Energy
Annabel Sweeney, As-a-Service Strategic Pricing Leader, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Best Energy Resource Group
AAPI SynERGy Group, EDP Renewables North America
Asian Pacific American Forum (APAF), Baker Hughes
Black Employee Network, Baker Hughes
DEI Council, Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline
EmBRace, Woodside Energy
Leaders of Tomorrow, Baker Hughes
Multicultural Employee Resource Group, Baker Hughes
Renew COI, Baker Hughes
Women's Network, Baker Hughes
Best Energy Team
Americas GTE Team, Baker Hughes
Drilling Technology Team, ADNOC Offshore
Energy Pioneers, FPT Suzhou
Public Affairs and Corporate Citizenship, CITGO Petroleum Corporation
Best Energy Workplaces
Baker Hughes
Chroma Energy Group
Consolidated Asset Management Services (CAMS)
Expand Energy
ForeFront Power
Fugro
IOWN Energy LLC
NRG Energy
Oncor
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
PureWest Energy
SLB
Best Energy Startup
Chroma Energy Group
Helix Earth
The winners will be revealed live at the GRIT Awards & Best Energy Workplaces Lunch on October 30, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM CDT at The Briar Club in Houston.
We encourage finalists to celebrate with us during Houston Energy and Climate Week at the GRIT Awards & Best Energy Workplaces Lifetime Achievement Reception on September 18, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM CDT at the Junior League of Houston, honoring Meg O'Neill, Chief Executive Officer of Woodside Energy.
ALLY Energy's commitment extends beyond recognition. We amplify the voices and accomplishments of those creating meaningful change in energy and climate. These events foster essential connections among leaders, building a sustainable and resilient future.
Media Contact: Jo Madriaga - support@allyenergy.com
ALLY Energy is the leader in culture transformation for the energy sector, helping organizations thrive in a rapidly changing world. We specialize in aligning people, profit, planet, and purpose through our innovative P-Factor Culture Framework. By reshaping the way companies think, feel, and act, we unlock their full potential to drive growth, innovation, and sustainable impact at scale. Trusted by energy leaders worldwide, ALLY Energy is redefining what it means to lead with culture as a force multiplier.
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