Award Recipients

28th Annual General Meeting & Awards Celebration

PTAC’s Annual General Meeting and Awards Celebration, held on September 25, 2025, provided an opportunity to acknowledge and honour exceptional members who have made significant contributions to PTAC and its various committees. Members were recognized for their outstanding leadership and service to the oil and gas community.

  • James Agate

    Alberta Upstream Petroleum Research Fund Trailblazer Award

    Canadian Natural Resources Limited

    In recognition of outstanding leadership and dedication to advancing innovation, collaboration, and environmental progress through AUPRF initiatives.

  • Jessica Shumlich

    Digital Transformation Leadership Award

    Highwood Emissions Management

    In recognition of exceptional leadership, vision, and collaboration in advancing digital innovation initiatives within the oil and gas sector.

  • Morgan Wrishko

    Emissions Impact Leadership Award

    Cenovus Energy

    In recognition of outstanding leadership and dedication in driving emissions reduction initiatives through PTAC and major CanERIC projects.

  • Spartan Controls

    Innovation in Action Award

    In recognition of outstanding leadership in advancing emissions reduction technologies and digital transformation through collaborative innovation.

  • Isabella Tarasco

    Innovative Minds in Research Award

    Emissions Reduction Alberta

    In recognition of exceptional leadership, innovative thinking, and commitment to advancing collaborative R&D in the oil and gas sector.

  • Tourmaline Oil

    Legacy in Leadership: Producer Excellence Award

    In recognition of outstanding leadership, vision, and collaboration in advancing innovation within the energy sector.

  • Steve Liang

    President’s Impact Award

    SensorUp & The University of Calgary

    In recognition of exceptional leadership, vision, and collaboration in advancing innovation and driving meaningful impact within the energy sector.

  • Ling Bai

    Women in Innovation Excellence Award

    VL Energy

    In recognition of outstanding leadership in advancing scalable emissions reduction solutions and fostering inclusive innovation across multiple sectors.

  • Heather Herring

    Legacy in Innovation Award

    In recognition of Heather’s remarkable contributions to cleantech and energy innovation, and an enduring legacy of mentorship and collaborative leadership.

  • Murray Todd

    Board Legacy Emeritus Award

    In recognition of pioneering leadership, mentorship, and lasting contributions as a founding PTAC board member and champion of collaborative innovation.

  • Brian Doucette

    Outstanding Service Award

    In recognition of outstanding leadership and service as a PTAC Board Member, advancing the mission and vision of PTAC.

  • Mike Ekelund

    Outstanding Service Award

    In recognition of outstanding leadership and service as a PTAC Board Member, advancing the mission and vision of PTAC.

  • Mina Hoorfar

    Outstanding Service Award

    In recognition of outstanding leadership and service as a PTAC Board Member, advancing the mission and vision of PTAC.

  • Randy Rudolph

    Outstanding Service Award

    In recognition of outstanding leadership and service as a PTAC Board Member, advancing the mission and vision of PTAC.

  • Richard Slocomb

    Outstanding Service Award

    In recognition of outstanding leadership and service as a PTAC Board Member, advancing the mission and vision of PTAC.

  • John Zhou

    Outstanding Service Award

    In recognition of outstanding leadership and service as a PTAC Board Member, advancing the mission and vision of PTAC.