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      2025 GRIT Awards & Best Energy Workplaces FAQ

      Get your questions answered and see the videos on the Nominations / Applications and Public Voting processes.

      If you are a client of ALLY Energy, you may receive discounts on your submissions. To inquire, reach out to us at suport@allyenergy.com or submit a ticket here.

       

      How to Nominate and Apply for the GRIT Awards.

       How to use the Public Voting Portal.

       

      New in 2025: 

      • The 2025 GRIT Nominations and Applications process will open on Wednesday, March 26th ALLY Energy is excited to announce that Dr Paul Stotz, Founder and CEO at PEAK Learning® will be assisting with judging the Individual Award Finalist's Rounds in a process that will include the use of his GRIT Guage methodology.   All Individual Award Finalists will be provided with a link to access the GRIT Guage Questionnaire and will receive feedback as part of the process.  Your GRIT Gauge Score will be used as a factor in selecting the winners.
      • The 2025 GRIT Awards Ceremony will be held in-person at the Briar Club in Houston, TX on Thursday, October 30th from 11 am - 3 pm.

      Need to know:

      • Winners in each of the non-individual categories will be limited to only 1 winner for each of the small, medium and large entities (based on revenues).
      • Public Voting on all non-individual awards.   VOTE HERE.                                            We continue with last year's introduction of Public Voting.  This year, we will again be opening the non-individual categories for Public Voting from 9 am on Monday, August 11th - to midnight on Friday, August 29th.   The votes will not have an impact on the overall scoring methodology; however, we will also announce the People's Choice for each category at the Award Ceremony on October 30th at the Briar Club, Houston TX.
      Can I get a copy of the registration form and/or award questions in advance?
      We've packaged the applications here for you here by award type.  Click to download the one you need.   Fees are waived for premium sponsors and corporate clients.

      If you are a client of ALLY Energy, you may receive discounts on your submissions. To inquire, reach out to us at suport@allyenergy.com or submit a ticket here.

       
      Are Nominations free?
      Yes, nominations are free. Submissions will have the fee applied. You will have the choice when nominating someone if you choose to pay the fee for them at that time, or the fee can be paid upon submission. The fee is not required to be paid at nomination. 
      Did you have to be a nominator or nominee to attend the October event?
      No, you do not have to be a nominator, nominee or past winner to attend. While some industry events require that you be involved in some way, GRIT awards are open to everyone. Come for the show, come for the networking opportunities, come to support your friends and colleagues! We encourage a diverse crowd to attend this event, and we can't wait to "rock out" with you at the House of Blues. 
      Are there sponsorship opportunities?
      Yes. You can sponsor anything from small items to an award category to tables, the stage, VIP party, and more.  GRIT will offer premier tables and individual seating. If you want to sponsor, please contact us here with your request and let us know what you're looking for!  We do expect availability to sell out.
      Can you clarify the difference between application vs. nomination?
      Sure! Nomination is simply the opportunity to apply for an award. Once the nomination occurs (free of charge) the completion of the application can take place. When the application and supporting documentation is completed it can be "submitted", and the nominal application fee can be paid if not already set-up during nomination process. Remember, submitted applications can be edited after the fact prior to midnight on July 11, 2025.
      How many names can be submitted on a Team Award notification?
      Please provide a spreadsheet as a supporting document with First Name, Last Name, Title, Email and Cell Phone.
      Can submission fees be paid by the person nominating someone?
      Yes, when you nominate the individual, team or company, you can choose to pay the fee at the time of nomination.
      Does someone need to be nominated before they apply?
      No. You may nominate yourself via the portal. Choose the applications you want to select, enter the nominee information and then that begins the process by which you can login to the portal and create your applications.
      Can a company submit applications on behalf of a nominee, or does it need to be done personally?
      Yes. You do not have to be the applicant to create an application. The application "preparer" can complete the initial registration and application information, but it is vital we have the correct applicant info directly in the portal (name, cell phone, address, etc.). This provides clarity on who is applying and confirms data so we can verify information in advance of judging.   
      Are only women considered for awards?
      No, our awards are open to all.  ALLY Energy believes in promoting inclusion as showcased by having awards that include oil, gas, utility and climate industries. The industry and the value chain are large and wide, so we take great strides to ensure that we go large and wide for our applicants.
      Where can I find support to answer questions about the GRIT Awards?
      For additional information on the individual awards like important dates and individual questions on each Award, click here: Review GRIT Award Questions.