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2025 ALLY Energy GRIT Awards: Recognizing Trailblazers in the Energy Sector

On October 30, 2025, ALLY Energy unveiled the winners of its prestigious GRIT Awards along with the Best Energy Workplaces. This annual event serves as a beacon of recognition, honoring the influential figures, teams, and companies in the energy sector who exhibit unparalleled leadership, resilience, and innovation.

A Glimpse into the Awards

The GRIT Awards celebrate those who inspire progress and positively contribute towards achieving sustainable energy solutions. A carefully curated panel of judges, supported by advanced AI technology, conducted a blind review of nominees to ensure that recipients were selected based on merit and the transformative impacts their initiatives have made in the industry.

Katie Mehnert, the Founder, and CEO of ALLY Energy, emphasized the significance of the winners in paving the way for the energy sector's future, stating, "The 2025 GRIT Award winners embody the brain, heart, courage, and trust our industry needs. They are trailblazers. Their innovation, purpose, and resolve are building a sustainable future. We honor their exceptional achievements."

Highlights of the Winners

This year, the awards recognized a diverse array of leaders and groups:

Professional Award Recipients:

• - Laura Allen – Onshore Installation Manager at Woodside Energy
• - Kym Butler – Senior Manager of Marketing and Communications at Symmetry Energy Solutions
• - Amanda Cox – Director of Government Affairs for Appalachian Power (AEP)
• - Shan Escobar – Director of Talent Management at Signal Energy
• - Dr. Sougata Halder – Senior Business Development Manager at TGS New Energy Solutions
• - Betty Jo Morris – Community Affairs Manager for Northeast Appalachia at Expand Energy
• - Ricardo Torres – Senior Operator at Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline

Executive Award Winners:

• - Marisol Cortez – Vice President of Human Resources at Berry Corporation
• - Celine Gerson – Group Director Americas at Fugro
• - Molly Smith – Chief Technology Officer at Murphy Oil
• - Robert Tabb – President & CEO of Signal Energy

Entrepreneur Award:

• - Rawand Rasheed – CEO and Co-Founder of Helix Earth

Sustainability Champion Award:

• - Elizabeth Carlson – Chief Sustainability Officer at Tricon Energy
• - Ann Kloose – Division Manager of Sustainability, City of Fresno Public Works
• - Julie McLaughlin – Managing Director, Equity Partner at Clean Energy Alvarez & Marsal
• - Shilpa Mesineni – Principal Engineer at American Bureau of Shipping

Best Energy Team Award:

• - Drilling Technology Team – ADNOC Offshore

Best Energy Resource Groups and Workplaces:

• - AAPI SynERGy Group – EDP Renewables North America
• - Asian Pacific American Forum (APAF) – Baker Hughes
• - DEI Council – Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline
• - EmBRAce – Woodside Energy
• - In addition, the Best Energy Workplaces recognized Baker Hughes, Expand Energy, IOWN Energy LLC, Fugro, and Oncor, showcasing where employee engagement and workplace culture thrive.

Essential Contributions

The winners were celebrated for their invaluable contributions to energy and climate solutions, vital for steering the industry through evolving challenges. The GRIT Awards stand as a testament to the forward-thinking leadership essential for navigating the complex energy landscape today.

About ALLY Energy

ALLY Energy remains dedicated to reshaping the perception of energy organizations worldwide. They leverage their P-Factor Framework to integrate transformative cultural strategies with commercial objectives. They aim to attract top talent and enhance employee engagement, ensuring companies become resilient and successful in today’s rapidly changing markets.

Through insights and innovation, ALLY Energy continues to build a better future for the energy industry, demonstrating the potency of collaboration and leadership in achieving sustainable goals. With this year’s GRIT Awards, they inspire future generations to step boldly into the evolving world of energy.

For more information on the winners and the GRIT Awards, please visit ALLY Energy’s website.