Radio and television presenter, Gabby Logan MBE, will host a prestigious energy awards ceremony in Aberdeen next month to celebrate the people and companies who have demonstrated standout talent, innovation, and accomplishment across the energy sector in 2023.

Offshore Energies UK (OEUK), the leading trade body for the UK’s offshore energy industry, will award eight categories, ranging from ‘Innovative Supply Chain Company of the Year’ to ‘Outstanding Contribution to Energy Decarbonisation’, as part of its annual OEUK Awards.

Gabby has presented the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games and football World Cup coverage for the BBC as well as covering the ground-breaking 2022 Euros, featuring the Lionesses’ historic win. A prolific writer, she’s been a columnist for The Times and has previously written for The Independent, The Guardian, Glamour, and Stylist Magazine. She also hosts her successful podcast ‘The Mid Point’.

This year, OEUK has introduced a new category, the ‘Neighbour of the Year’ award, which aims to recognise companies that have exemplified exceptional corporate social responsibility and community engagement. 

The ceremony, sponsored by Shell U.K. Limited, takes place on Thursday 30 November at the P&J Live in Aberdeen.

OEUK CEO David Whitehouse said:
“Our industry is essential for the economic and energy prosperity of our country. Our brilliant, skilled people work tirelessly to produce the energy off the coasts of Britain that powers not just our homes, transport, and industry, but the everyday products we need to live well.

“Our members are investing not only in homegrown oil and gas, but also to accelerate our expansion into renewable sources. The expertise of our people is driving innovation in clean energy solutions like carbon capture and storage, the hydrogen economy, and offshore wind. We are determined to create a sustainable future.

“That is why it’s important we continue to recognise and congratulate the hard work and talent of our community – especially at a time where our sector is helping to ensure we deliver security of energy supply as well as moving the dial on decarbonisation.

“We are looking forward to a wonderful night celebrating the people who have shown exceptional dedication and talent this year and who will take the offshore energy industry forward into its exciting future.”

2023 Finalists

Apprentice of the Year Award, sponsored by OPITO
This award recognises the apprentices making their mark in the UK energy industry; those who have delivered tangible benefits to their employer – and are recognised as future leaders.

• Austin McLennan, bp
• Lara Pitcaithly, bp
• Nicholas Taylor, Harbour Energy
• Ross Cannon, Global E&C

Early Career Professional of the Year Award
This award recognises an Early Career Professional making their mark in the UK energy industry; those who have delivered tangible benefits to their employer and are recognised as future leaders

• Bozhidar Yankov, FENNEX
• Daniel Collins, Shell U.K. Limited
• Erinn Prentice, bp
• Joshua Cram, Kent
• Sarah Bolson, CNR International UK Ltd

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award, sponsored by Spirit Energy
This award recognises an individual, team, group, network or company initiating and leading action(s) to remove barriers, improve the working experience and engagement levels of employees and puts people and culture at its centre. Creating an environment where all individuals feel a sense of belonging, can be their authentic selves, have an equal opportunity to make the most of their lives and talents to thrive. The award will also recognise people and programmes which create an empowered and motivated workforce and positive and progressive culture.

• AXIS Network
• Centrica Energy Storage +
• Harbour Energy
• Chirag Deshmukh, Shell U.K. Limited

Outstanding Contribution to Energy Security Award, sponsored by Wood
This award recognises a company that has made a significant impact in ensuring the UK’s security of energy supply, through the whole oil and gas lifecycle (exploration, production and decommissioning) or the provision of renewable energy sources. To be eligible for consideration, nominees should demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and measurable outcomes in addressing challenges related to energy supply, diversification, efficiency, and sustainability.

• Deltic Energy Plc
• Centrica Energy Storage +
• CNOOC International
• Kellas Midstream

Outstanding Contribution to Energy Decarbonisation Award​, sponsored by North Sea Transition Authority 
Cutting the carbon emissions from the production of energy is vital to meeting the UK’s climate goals and supporting energy security. This award recognises the contribution a company has either already made to reduce such emissions or the potential solutions it offers to make fresh progress in the years to come.

• ASCO
• bp
• EnQuest

Innovative Supply Chain Company of the Year Award, sponsored by Harbour Energy
SME and Large Enterprise – This award is for a supply chain company (both Large Enterprise and SME) that has demonstrated exceptional innovation.  The winning company will showcase how they have effectively leveraged technology, processes, and partnerships to optimise their supply chain activities and achieve remarkable results, whilst adhering to Supply Chain principles with good ESG reporting.

• Large Enterprise
• Peterson Energy Logistics
• Proserv
• TechnipFMC

SME

• Apollo Engineering Consultants Ltd
• Imrandd
• ModuSpec

To find out more about the event, visit oeukawards.co.uk.

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