Celebrating Over 20 Years of Excellence

The Canadian Energy Person of the Year Award was established in 2001 to recognize and pay tribute to a Canadian energy leader who has made a significant  contribution to the sector. These award winners demonstrate an ability to balance the economic, environmental and social dimensions of energy development and delivery. Their many accomplishments have advanced the Canadian energy sector nationally and internationally.

Nancy Southern 2023

Chair & CEO Atco

Crystal Smith 2024

Chair, First Nations LNG Alliance

Canadian Front Line Energy Worker 2020/21

Canadian Front Line Energy Worker 2022

In 2022 Canadians carefully emerged from the global pandemic, returning to school, work and each other.  For those who keep us warm, connected, mobile and well-lit, changing back to the way things were, has been as challenging as adapting in the first place. 

This is why we have decided again, to name Canadian Energy Workers as our Canadian Energy Person of the Year.  Their dedication throughout all phases of the pandemic has been exemplary, they deserve our thanks.

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Lori Ackerman 2019

Mayor, Fort St. John

Jim Boucher 2018

Chief, Fort McKay First Nation

Al Monaco 2017

President & Chief Executive Officer, Enbridge, Inc.

Elyse Allen 2016

President & Chief Executive Officer, GE Canada

Michael Cleland 2015

Former President, Canadian Gas Association

Anthony Haines 2014

President & Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Hydro

Chris Huskilson 2013

President & Chief Executive Officer, Emera Inc.

Ed Martin 2013

President & Chief Executive Officer, Nalcor Energy

Thierry Vandal 2012

President & Chief Executive Officer, Hydro-Québec

Rick George 2011

President & Chief Executive Officer, Suncor Energy Inc

Stephen G. Snyder 2010

President & Chief Executive Officer, TransAlta Corporation

Charlie Fischer 2009

Former President & Chief Executive Officer, Nexen Inc.

Jacques Lamarre 2008

President & Chief Executive Officer, SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.

Patrick D. Daniel 2007

President & Chief Executive Officer, Enbridge Inc.

Roland Priddle 2006

Former Chair, National Energy Board

Duncan Hawthorne 2005

President & Chief Executive Officer, Bruce Power

Nellie Cournoyea 2004

Former Premier, Northwest Territories

Eric Newell 2003

President & Chief Executive Officer, Syncrude Canada Ltd.

Richard Drouin 2002

Former President & Chief Executive Officer, Hydro-Québec

James K. Gray 2001

Founder, Canadian Hunter Exploration