ALLY Energy is on a mission to find the difference-makers who are making an impact on energy, sustainability, and climate.  We honor the energy industry’s brightest and grittiest talent who contribute to their companies, startups, the eco-system, the energy industry, and their communities.  Our awards program recognizes individuals, students, founders, and for-profit and nonprofit organizations that have demonstrated (GRIT) growth, resilience, innovation, and talent, focusing on driving a just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive culture.  Best Energy Workplaces℠ recognizes outstanding energy and climate technology employers.

QUALIFICATIONS

The nominee must be in energy, climate, and/or sustainability.   The individual may be in a corporate role, an entrepreneur, a student, or someone unemployed and accomplishing specific things that embody GRIT (growth, resilience, innovation/new ways of working, inclusion, and talent).

ALLY Energy’s GRIT Awards and Best Energy Workplaces honor the energy industry’s brightest and grittiest talent who contribute to their companies, the energy industry, and their communities.  Our awards program recognizes individuals, teams, and for-profit and non-profit organizations that have demonstrated (GRIT) growth, resilience, innovation/new ways of working/ inclusion, and talent.

The Lifetime Achievement Award: The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals or groups who have made significant and sustained contributions to the energy industry by way of their leadership, scholarship, administration, or mentoring. They represent the most influential minds in the field of energy, sustainability, and climate. The Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honor bestowed by ALLY Energy.

The Professional Award: Professional GRIT Awards may go to any person who has demonstrated growth, resilience, innovation, and talent in the workplace in leadership, technical, or any other type of industry role. They have accepted challenges, learned from them, and developed new and creative ways to solve problems. They show up each day, do their best, and inspire others to do the same.  

The Executive Award: There’s no question about it, data has proven that diversity and inclusion start at the top. If leadership does not value ESG and DE&I, then it’s impossible to build a corporate culture that does. These executives have made sustainability and diversity, and inclusion a value, and this award goes to those leaders who empower and inspire those that they lead.

The Entrepreneur Award: Our industry was started by entrepreneurs – wildcatters and mavericks who risked their lives to build something for future generations. Although many of these companies have grown into large corporations, the entrepreneurial spirit is still alive and well in our industry. This award goes to modern-day trendsetters who have stepped out of their comfort zone with resilience and strength to bring something new to our industry.

The Sustainability Champion: As we move toward the energy transition,  Sustainability Champions are needed more than ever. For this award, we're looking to recognize a passionate trailblazer who demonstrates a deep commitment to protecting the planet and creating a better future for all.

The Best Affinity Group, Employee Resource Group, or Business Resource Group Award: This is our highest honor for internal employee groups, companies, start-ups, and schools. These groups often overcome adversity to accomplish amazing things and have a tremendous impact on recruiting culture, and employee experience.

The Best Energy Team Award: This is an honor for internal workgroups and teams who embody (GRIT) Growth, Resilience, Innovation/ new ways of working/ inclusion, and Talent on a specific project or focus that advances gritty culture. 

The Top Energy Voices recognizes and rewards outstanding storytellers and media organizations in energy and climate.  ALLY believes it's important we spotlight leaders in the c-suite, sustainability, and financial markets who are shaping the future.  

The Best Energy Workplaces Award:  This is a prestigious honor for those companies who are boldly stepping up to co-create a safe, inclusive and sustainable culture. Eligible companies are those which have a deep vision of an energy future where workforce, technology, and justice are integral to positively impacting the world.

The Best Energy & Climate Startup Award recognizes and rewards outstanding startups and ecosystem enablers building innovative products or solutions and scalable enterprises. This startup is turning heads and making waves in the market and beyond.

TIMELINE & PROCESS FOR SELECTION

Nominations and applications open April 1.  This is when we put out our initial call for nominations. People get excited and we see sorts of nominations come in: bosses recommending employees, colleagues recommending each other, members of the community recognizing incredible individuals, and we even see some people throwing their own names into the hat. Once a nomination is complete, the nominee is notified automatically via email to apply. All nominees must apply to move to the next round. 

Nominations and applications are due by Friday July 26, 2024 11:59 PM This is the last call for nominees to get their applications in for judging.

Selection & Announcement of Finalists. Our editorial team deliberates, and we decide which candidates become finalists by evaluating the nomination letters and candidate’s CV/resume. Once we have our selection of finalists, we use the applications the nominees provide and redact all identifying information. At this stage, the application the nominee completes carries all of the weight with our judges to assure a fair and equitable process.

Finalists and lifetime achievement award winners will be announced at the September 12, 2024 reception during Houston Energy & Climate Week.

Winners will be announced LIVE and honored on October 30, 2024 at the House of Blues.

Nominations and applications are open until July 12, 2024.  

We're looking to expand our pool of judges for this year's 2024 program.  

Apply to become a judge here.

Join us for two great events:

The GRIT Reception during Houston Energy & Climate Week (September 13, 2024)  Join us as we announce and honor the finalists for this year's 2023 awards.

GRIT Awards and Best Energy Workplaces - October 30, 2024  Special sponsorships are available, tables, and tickets.

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