ALLY Energy Unveils 2025 GRIT Awards Finalists: Honoring Excellence in Energy and Sustainability Leadership

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 - [email protected] 

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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