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Inaugural AEEOK Energy Awards

Recognizing outstanding contributions, service, and success across the AEE Oklahoma Chapter.

 Join Us for the AEEOK Awards Gala!

Celebrate Oklahoma's energy leaders with us!

Chicken N Pickle Oklahoma City
8400 N Oklahoma Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73114

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Honoring Excellence in Oklahoma Energy

E AEE Oklahoma Chapter 2026 Award Recipients

The Association of Energy Engineers Oklahoma Chapter is proud to recognize the individuals and organizations whose leadership, innovation, and commitment continue to advance energy efficiency and sustainability throughout Oklahoma.

Energy Hall of Fame Award

Garen Ewbank

AEEOK's highest honor recognizes a lifetime of achievement and lasting contributions to the energy profession.

Award Recipients

Young Energy Professional of the Year
Destiny Murrell

Student Energy Leader of the Year
Sajib Saha

Energy Engineer of the Year
Dr. Kumar Mayank

Energy Manager of the Year
Abinash Kumar Gupta

Energy Project of the Year
Muskogee Creek Nation

Corporate Energy Management Award
ICF | Jason Fisher

Academic Excellence in Energy Research Award
Dr. Hitesh Vora

Student Excellence in Energy Leadership

  • Juritshi Rojo
  • Trace Sutherlin
  • Nathan Deunk
  • Mehnaz Sharna

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    🏆  2026 Awards (aFTER SELECTION)

    Inaugural AEEOK Energy Awards

    Recognizing AEEOK members for outstanding individual and project achievements in energy.

    Young Energy Professional of the Year

    Outstanding contributions to the energy profession and community by an emerging professional.


    Eligibility

    • 35 or younger as of Jan. 1 of award year
    • Any industry, government, utility, or consulting role  

    Student Energy Leader of the Year

    Academic achievement, leadership, and service by an undergraduate or graduate student.


    Eligibility

    • Enrolled at an accredited college/university during the award year.
    • AEE student chapter membership preferred

    Energy Engineer of the Year

    Outstanding accomplishments in energy engineering practice and service to AEE.


    Eligibility

    • Generally P.E.-licensed
    • Exceptions considered where licensure isn't applicable

    Energy Manager of the Year

    Outstanding accomplishments in energy management practice and service to AEE.


    Eligibility

    • Any corporate, institutional, industrial, or facility energy management role

    Energy Project of the Year

    An innovative and successful energy management project.


    Eligibility

    • Installed and operational for at least 6 months
    • Results must be substantiated with actual data

    Corporate Energy Management Award

    An organization's outstanding energy management program.


    Eligibility

    • Any corporation, agency, institution, or organization

    Academic Excellence in Energy Research Award

    Research that has meaningfully advanced energy engineering, efficiency, or sustainability


    Eligibility

    • Faculty, researcher, research team, department, lab, or graduate student at an accredited institution
    Please refer to the AEEOK Award Nomination Brief for additional details. AEEOK_Awards_Nominator_Brief.pdf

    Nominate a Deserving Member

    Know someone whose work in energy deserves recognition? Nominations open each year ahead of the Roger Farrer Conference. We welcome submissions from members across Oklahoma. Nomination Deadline: September 20, 2026

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