The ECWA Energy Industry Awards
The Energy Club WA Energy Industry Awards recognises the outstanding contribution of individuals and teams to our industry.
Join us for a night of celebration as we announce our award recipients and acknowledge all nominee's outstanding achievements.
The Brooke Arnot Excellence Award is the Energy Club of Western Australia’s most distinguished honour for rising leaders. This award recognises an exceptional young professional who is not only excelling in their field but is also driving meaningful change in the energy sector and beyond.
Named in memory of Brooke Arnot, an inspiring figure who embodied integrity, leadership, and a commitment to the industry’s future, this award champions those who are lighting the path forward with purpose, innovation, and a deep sense of community.
Whether through their work in the office, on site, in the community, or behind the scenes, these individuals demonstrate remarkable initiative, inspire those around them, and elevate the reputation and reach of our sector.
This award isn’t just about achievement, it’s about legacy, vision, and shaping a more sustainable, inclusive energy future.
Nomination Criteria
Eligible nominees must:
- Be a current member of the Energy Club of Western Australia.
- Be under 35 years of age at the close of nominations.
- Be employed by an energy operator, infrastructure organisation, or service provider supporting the energy industry (open to office-based and field-based roles).
- Demonstrate a track record of excellence, leadership potential, and impact in their role and broader industry engagement.
- Show commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and the development of others.
- Actively contribute to community or volunteer efforts that enhance industry connection, diversity, or future workforce development.
Why Nominate?
This is your opportunity to spotlight the future leaders of our sector—those who challenge the status quo, bring others on the journey, and embody the spirit of collaboration and excellence that will define the next generation of energy professionals.
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The Energy Club WA Member of the Year Award honours a standout individual whose contributions bring our Club’s values to life and leave a lasting legacy in the energy sector. This prestigious recognition celebrates a member who leads with integrity, fosters meaningful connections, embraces inclusive thinking, and actively supports the sustainable growth of our professional community.
This award recognises someone who:
- Is a connector—bringing people together across generations, disciplines, and organisations.
- Builds trust through consistent, values-led leadership.
- Champions diversity of thought and experience, creating a stronger, more innovative sector.
- Contributes to the long-term vibrancy and relevance of the Energy Club WA.
They are recognised not just for what they do, but how they do it—lifting others, leading by example, and strengthening our Club from within.
Nominee Criteria
Nominees must:
- Be a current financial member of Energy Club WA.
- Consistently embody ECWA’s core values of Connection, Integrity, Inclusion, and Sustainability.
- Not be a current member of the ECWA Board of Governors.
Nominees should demonstrate:
- Connection: A proven ability to build lasting relationships within the Club and across the energy sector, mentoring others and strengthening professional ties.
- Integrity: A reputation for fairness, trustworthiness, and accountability—within both the Club community and their professional role.
- Inclusion: Active promotion of diverse perspectives, shared learning, and accessible opportunities at ECWA events and beyond.
- Sustainability: A commitment to long-term impact—through regular participation, knowledge sharing, and championing the Club’s future relevance.
- This award honours those who live our values—not occasionally, but consistently—and who inspire others to do the same.
The Field Team Excellence Award recognises outstanding site-based teams in the energy sector who lead with more than just technical skill—they lead with heart, integrity, and a deep commitment to one another.
Whether onshore or offshore, these teams are the backbone of our industry. They operate in dynamic, high-pressure environments where trust, safety, and connection aren’t optional—they’re essential. This award honours those who not only deliver operational excellence but also create team cultures that are inclusive, mentally healthy, and values-driven.
Winners of this award are role models for how exceptional field teams can support each other like family, embrace diversity, share knowledge generously, and build positive, resilient crew environments that lift everyone.
Nominee Criteria
Eligible teams or individuals must:
- Consist of at least two members who work collaboratively in a site-based (onshore or offshore) capacity.
- Be employed by an operator, contractor, or service provider supporting the energy industry.
- Work in trade, technical, professional, or supervisory roles within field-based operations.
Nominations should demonstrate:
- Leadership in Safety and Skill: The team consistently delivers high standards in operational safety, technical expertise, and professional accountability.
- Culture of Care: A proven commitment to building mentally healthy workplaces where psychological safety, peer support, and open dialogue are part of daily practice.
- Inclusive Team Environment: An active approach to fostering inclusion, valuing diverse perspectives, and creating a respectful, welcoming environment for all.
- Team Cohesion and Communication: Examples of strong, values-aligned collaboration, communication, and conflict resolution within the team.
Why This Award Matters
This award exists to shine a light on the often-unseen leadership happening on the frontline—the people-first behaviours and shared values that keep our industry strong, sustainable, and connected from the ground up.
The Game Changer Award honours the visionaries and problem-solvers who are pushing boundaries and shaping the future of energy. Whether through pioneering technology, reimagined systems, bold industry leadership, or breakthrough ideas, this award celebrates those driving meaningful change across the sector.
Nominees may be individuals or collaborative teams whose contributions have significantly advanced the energy industry's knowledge, capability, or way of working within the past two years. We celebrate not just completed projects—but also emerging ideas with the potential to reshape how we work, connect, and innovate for a more inclusive, sustainable future.
Nominee Criteria
Nominees must:
- Be individuals or teams engaged by an operating company or service provider delivering work in the energy industry (inclusive of field or office-based roles).
- Teams may span multiple organisations or disciplines, reflecting real-world collaboration.
Eligible nominations must:
- Be based on a contribution, innovation, or development initiated within the last two years.
- Provide clear, demonstrable impact or potential in one or more of the following areas:
- Innovative thinking or bold idea generation
- Policy, process, or procedural advancement
- Energy industry leadership or system change
- Technological innovation or engineering design
- Solutions addressing industry challenges related to sustainability, safety, or inclusion
- Include a short abstract (max 1000 words) and optional supporting material (e.g. video, imagery, data visualisation).
Why This Award Matters
True innovation doesn’t happen in isolation. This award recognises the people and ideas that challenge the status quo, uplift others, and spark progress across our sector—reflecting the values that keep ECWA connected, curious, and future-focused.
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The Energy Inclusion Award celebrates individuals or teams who are creating a more inclusive, equitable, and welcoming energy sector; one action, conversation, or breakthrough at a time.
This award honours those who champion diversity and inclusion not just in strategy, but in everyday practice. Whether they’re influencing workplace culture, mentoring underrepresented colleagues, leading grassroots change, or shaping organisational policy, these individuals are driving real and lasting progress across any of the diversity pillars.
We recognise that DEI work requires courage, care, and persistence. This award is for those who act with purpose, uplift others, and pave the way for a more connected and representative industry.
Nominee Criteria
Nominees may be individuals or teams working in any part of the energy sector. They may be formal DEI leaders or professionals driving change from within their roles.
Self-nominations are welcome, but must be endorsed by a peer, colleague, or manager.
Submissions should provide examples of tangible impact in one or more of the following areas:
- Creating more inclusive team or organisational cultures
- Advancing gender, cultural, disability, LGBTQIA+, or other representation
- Empowering people to share their lived experience or be their authentic selves
- Leading or contributing to impactful initiatives, programs, or employee networks
- Mentoring or sponsoring people from underrepresented groups
- Developing strategies, policies, or training that shift behaviours and mindsets
Evidence can include:
- Metrics (where applicable), testimonials, survey results, stories of change, or qualitative feedback
- Recognition from others within or outside the organisation
- Examples of bravery or persistence in driving cultural change
Why This Award Matters
Diversity and inclusion aren’t just strategic imperatives, they’re human ones. This award honours those who are building a sector where every person feels seen, heard, and valued and where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
The Sustainability & Net-Zero Leadership Award recognises outstanding achievement in advancing environmental sustainability within the energy industry. This honour celebrates individuals, teams, or projects that are making measurable, meaningful strides in emissions reduction, circular economy initiatives, or environmental stewardship.
As decarbonisation becomes a central pillar of the energy transition, this award shines a light on those who are leading with integrity, courage, and innovation—turning ambition into action to create a more sustainable future for our sector and the world beyond it.
Whether through pioneering technology, operational transformation, community-led initiatives, or bold strategy, nominees are those who walk the talk of sustainability—proving that leadership in climate action is not only possible but essential.
This award goes beyond technical achievement. It’s about impact, collaboration, and creating enduring change that will benefit generations to come.
Nomination Criteria
Eligible nominations may include individuals, teams, or projects that:
- Operate within the energy sector in Western Australia, including operators, infrastructure providers, service companies, or partner organisations.
- Have made demonstrable progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing resource efficiency, or implementing circular economy principles.
- Showcase measurable outcomes in sustainability performance—whether through innovation, behaviour change, operational improvement, or environmental partnerships.
- Demonstrate leadership in influencing others, integrating sustainability into core business practices, and championing a net-zero future.
- Reflect a commitment to long-term environmental responsibility, continuous improvement, and systems-level thinking.
Why Nominate?
This is your opportunity to spotlight the changemakers in our industry—those who are not just setting sustainability goals, but achieving them. Whether they’re reimagining how we operate or inspiring cultural shifts within organisations, these leaders are proving that climate-conscious leadership is both urgent and possible.
Let’s recognise those making sustainability a reality—one project, one breakthrough, one bold decision at a time.