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ALLY Energy Reveals 2025 GRIT Awards Finalists

ALLY Energy has proudly announced the finalists for the 2025 GRIT Awards and the Best Energy Workplaces. This prestigious recognition is a testament to the remarkable leaders, innovators, and teams that are shaping the future of energy and sustainability. As the sector faces unprecedented global challenges, the GRIT Awards celebrate those who are demonstrating resilience, growth, and unwavering dedication to making a positive impact.

A Record Number of Nominations

This year, ALLY Energy has witnessed a record surge in nominations, each representing a unique story of perseverance and influence within the energy industry. The GRIT Awards aim to spotlight professionals and organizations that are not just achieving success but are also breaking barriers and setting new standards in their fields. As Katie Mehnert, CEO and Founder of ALLY Energy, states, "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."

Recognizing Exceptional Talent

The following categories have notable finalists:

Professional Award Finalists:

• - 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 for Oil, Gas, Carbon Capture, Geothermal, 3M

Executive Award Finalists:

• - 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, 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 - CEO, 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 Finalists:

• - Rawand Rasheed - CEO and Co-Founder, Helix Earth
• - Edward Rottmann - Founder and CEO, Chroma Energy Group

Sustainability Champion Award Finalists:

• - Mohamed Alali - Process Engineer, Das Production Operations Team, ADNOC Offshore
• - Elizabeth Carlson - Chief Sustainability Officer, 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 Finalists:

• - 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 Finalists:

• - 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:

Finalists include notable companies such as Baker Hughes, Chroma Energy Group, Expand Energy, and Occidental Petroleum Corporation among others.

The upcoming GRIT Awards presentation aims to celebrate these contributors during the Houston Energy and Climate Week. The awards luncheon will take place on October 30, 2025, at The Briar Club in Houston, while the Lifetime Achievement Reception will be held on September 18, 2025.

ALLY Energy remains dedicated to not just honoring these trailblazers but also empowering voices that create sustainable change in the energy sector. The organization seeks to connect industry leaders, championing a future that values resilience and sustainability as key components of growth.

With their innovative P-Factor Culture Framework, ALLY Energy is committed to aligning the interests of people, profitability, and planet, ultimately facilitating the transformations necessary for success in our rapidly changing world.