Global Energy Show Canada Awards

Awards Judging Panel

2025 Winners

The 11th edition of the Global Energy Show Canada Awards celebrates excellence in the energy industry across Canada and globally. This prestigious event honours the achievements of leaders, innovators, and trailblazers who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, advanced sustainable solutions, and contributed to the growth of the energy sector over the past year.

Taking place during a dynamic awards luncheon on June 11, 2026, at the BMO Centre, Stampede Park in Calgary, Canada’s energy capital, finalists across eight categories will be recognized, and winners announced. A 20-member judging panel of respected industry experts and thought leaders ensures a fair and rigorous selection process.

Whether attending individually or with a group, the luncheon offers a unique opportunity to network, celebrate industry milestones, and honour the people shaping the future of energy.

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2025 Winners:

DISRUPTIVE DIGITAL INNOVATOR AWARD

The Disruptive Digital Innovator Award recognizes novel digital technologies advancing the energy industry. All technologies in this category should be at stages of initial production and rollout, full production mode, or commercial (post pilot stage). This category is open to digital technology concepts that are less than five years old and are considered “game changers” in the energy industry. Nominees in this category will be recognized for their potential to reshape industry norms, improve efficiency, and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient energy ecosystem.

2025 Winner is:

RevSolz Corp.

RevSolz

EMERGING CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES AWARD

The Emerging Clean Technologies Award is focused on innovative technologies or processes that improve environmental performance or decrease cost of production in the energy industry through significant energy efficiency improvements, the sustainable use of resources, or environmental protection activities. (Note: Carbon Credits will not be considered). Technologies in this category are in the post pilot, proven category that have positive impact on the environment (TRL 6-7). Nominees in this category are recognized as innovators driving transformative change, setting new standards for environmental responsibility, and shaping a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

2025 Winner is:

Carbonova Corp.

EMERGING LEADER AWARD

The Emerging Leader Award acknowledges an up-and-coming individual whose efforts have already made a significant contribution to their organization, industry or community that go above and beyond their normal day to day duties. The nominee should stand out in terms of strategic thinking, leadership, community involvement and the pursuit of excellence in their field. The nominees in this category will have been in the energy industry for 10 or less years. Self-nominations are permitted in this category.

2025 Winner is:

Mina Zarabian, CEO & Co-Founder, Carbonova Corp.

SUZANNE WEST ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARD

Suzanne West, a visionary business leader in the Canadian energy sector, passionately advocated for elevating environmental standards and promoting sustainability within the oil and gas industry. Her profound influence has left an enduring legacy, transforming the landscape of the energy sector and inspiring a paradigm shift towards enhanced environmental performance.

The Suzanne West Environmental Excellence Award serves to recognize any efforts, initiatives or technological advancements that have minimized or eliminated the environmental footprint of the energy industry. This award is specific to environmental technologies/initiatives used in the energy industry. All environmental technologies in this category should be at either: initial production and rollout, full production mode, or commercial.

2025 Winner is:

Petroleum Technology Research Centre

METHANE IMPACT INNOVATION AWARD

The Methane Emissions Reduction Award recognizes organizations or initiatives that are leading the way in reducing methane emissions across the energy sector. Eligible projects may involve the development of cutting-edge technologies for methane detection, capture, or abatement, as well as best practices in operational management, infrastructure, and policy implementation. Awardees will demonstrate a measurable reduction in methane emissions, fostering cleaner air and advancing efforts to meet global climate targets. Nominees in this category will be recognized for their innovative technologies, strategies, and practices that effectively mitigate methane leaks and emissions, making a significant contribution to environmental sustainability and the fight against climate change.

2025 Winner is:

GHGSAT

EXCELLENCE IN ENERGY RESEARCH AWARD

The Excellence in Energy Research Award celebrates the groundbreaking and transformative research being conducted by post-secondary institutions worldwide to advance the energy sector. It honors innovative projects and applied research that are driving progress, addressing global energy challenges, and shaping the future of sustainable energy solutions. Recognizing contributions across all forms of energy, this award highlights the critical role academic research and applied research plays in fostering innovation and providing real-world solutions. It acknowledges the visionary thinkers and teams whose work is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, paving the way for a cleaner, more efficient, and resilient energy future.

2025 Winner is:

University of Calgary

INNOVATION IN TECHNOLOGIES: EQUIPMENT OR PROCESS CONTROLS AWARD

The Innovation in Technologies: Equipment or Process Controls Award recognizes highly disruptive innovations in equipment that have had a major impact on energy efficiency, emissions, economics, scheduling, or quality. This category also acknowledges projects, products, or services specific to controls that make a positive impact to the industry. All technologies in this category should be at either: initial production and rollout, full production mode, or commercial (post pilot). If the underlying solution is digital, it should be submitted under the Digital Innovator Award category.

2025 Winner is:

Scovan Inc.

POWERING THE FUTURE AWARD

The Powering the Future Award recognizes companies that exemplify innovation, leadership, and commitment to advancing economically and environmentally sustainable power generation. This category celebrates organizations developing cutting-edge technologies and solutions that drive the energy transition while ensuring reliability, efficiency, and a low-carbon future. Nominees in this category will demonstrate a commitment to integrating sustainability into power generation, showcasing advancements that deliver measurable environmental and economic impact.

2025 Winner is:

Remote Power Corp

Schedule

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Networking Reception
12:45 pm Doors Open
1:00 pm Host Welcome and Lunch
1:45 pm Awards Ceremony
2:30 pm Event Concludes

What is the dress code?

Business attire

Where is the venue?

Champions Ballroom, BMO Centre, Stampede Park, Calgary

Hear from Past Winners

We are deeply thankful to the Global Energy Show Canada for honoring Natel with the Excellence in Power Generation Award. As a relatively new name in the Canadian energy space, this recognition has been a welcome boost, giving us a platform to share our effort to align renewable energy generation with environmental stewardship through FishSafe hydropower turbines. We encourage others to submit nominations for these awards—it’s a meaningful way to highlight innovation and to celebrate shared progress toward sustainability across energy sectors.

Bill Malus

CEO Natel Energy

GES structures its awards program so that both household names and startup companies have equal opportunity to be recognized for excellence. The submission process gave us time to reflect on the unique value being created by our technology. Receiving a 2024 award and being given a platform to speak directly to energy industry decision makers, was a great experience: it showcased our achievements and accelerated market adoption.

Jeff Earl

Director, Business Development Sapphire Technologies

Winning the Diversity and Inclusion Award was an incredible experience for our team at Litus. Coming from diverse backgrounds, races, and ethnicities, it was amazing to be recognized for how we come together through a common language of science and innovation. It’s a great way to showcase your team’s hard work and connect with leaders in energy innovation who appreciate the effort behind impactful projects.

Nedal Marei

Technology Lead Litus Inc.

It’s an honor for Eavor to receive this award. Not only does it validate our ongoing efforts to change the world for the better, but it also reflects the collective dedication of a team passionate about innovation and pushing boundaries. We encourage others to submit nominations because it provides an opportunity to celebrate achievements and foster collaboration across energy sectors. Recognizing excellence in this way helps propel remarkable work being done to address global energy challenges.

Paul Cairns

Chief Business Development Officer Eavor Technologies

It was an incredible honour to have been awarded the Emerging Leader award at the Global Energy Show Canada Awards Gala for my leadership with the Young Energy Infrastructure Professionals (YEIP) of Canada. It revealed the profound impact I can make in the energy industry and deepened my sense of purpose. I will carry this with me as I advance in my career. I strongly encourage submitting a nomination for the remarkable individuals and leaders who are making meaningful contributions in shaping the energy industry, influencing not only the energy professionals of today but also lighting the way for the next generation of energy visionaries.