In a state where oil refineries, chemical plants, and energy export terminals define the skyline, a new initiative is set to recognize the people and projects driving that industry forward—both in its traditional forms and its emerging frontiers.
Make your nominations now for the 2025 Louisiana Energy Awards.
Deadline is June 30.
The Louisiana Energy Awards will celebrate leadership, innovation, and community impact across Louisiana’s diverse energy sector. From the Gulf’s deepwater platforms to carbon capture initiatives and renewable energy investments, the awards aim to reflect the complexity and evolution of an industry that remains central to the state’s economy.
The program will culminate in a formal dinner and awards ceremony in Baton Rouge on Nov. 5. Both finalists and honorees will be featured in the fall edition of 10/12 Industry Report, which is producing the event.
Seven categories will be recognized, including Lifetime Achievement, Energy Executive of the Year, Emerging Energy Leader, Energy Company of the Year (with separate recognition for large and small to mid-sized businesses), Energy Deal of the Year, and a Community Impact Award.
“Louisiana has a deep history in energy, but it’s also playing an increasingly visible role in shaping what’s next,” said Julio Melara, president and CEO of Melara Enterprises, the parent company of 10/12 Industry Report. “This awards program is designed to reflect both.”
Nominations open April 8 and will be accepted through June 30. Eligibility is limited to individuals, companies, or projects with a strong connection to Louisiana’s energy economy.
A selection panel—comprising energy executives, renewable energy specialists, academics, and economic development professionals—will review the nominations. Panelists will identify up to five finalists per category and select one overall honoree, with final decisions made during a formal review session in September.
The Community Impact Award will recognize an energy company’s philanthropic or volunteer initiative that delivers measurable benefits to Louisiana communities.
The Louisiana Energy Awards are sponsored by the LSU Institute for Energy Innovation, Kean Miller, PALA and Delta Machine & Ironworks. Get all the details here.
