Honoring Excellence in Oklahoma Energy
From this year at the Roger Farrer Energy Conference, AEE-OK will start recognizing individuals and student chapters for outstanding contributions to energy efficiency, renewable energy, and the professional community across Oklahoma.
Nominations are now Open!
Deadline to Submit a Nomination: September 20, 2026
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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