Offshore Energy Leadership Award
Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2025 proudly presents four prestigious awards celebrating innovation, leadership, and emerging talent within the offshore energy sector.
Celebrating Visionary Leaders in Offshore Energy
The Offshore Energy Leadership Award honors an individual at C-level who has shown outstanding leadership in shaping the future of offshore energy. Whether through international vision, sustainable innovation, or groundbreaking cross-sector collaboration, this award highlights those who drive progress and inspire change within the industry. This person is also seen by their employees as an inspirator and motivator through steady and forward-looking leadership.
Judging is in the hands of our jury members Annemiek Asschert, Manager New Energies & Innovation at EBN, Lex de Groot, Managing Director at Eni Energy Netherlands B.V. and Maurits den Broeder, Managing Director Offshore Energy & Executive Committee at Van Oord.

Demonstrating several of these qualities
Decision Maker and Thought Leader
with a mission for change. Who believes in a sustainable and secure offshore energy industry.
Change Maker
Person who can inspire and convince others for necessary but difficult change in the industry.
Dialogue Facilitator
Acts with credibility, considers social concerns (climate, communities, jobs), and can turn resistance into dialogue
Open Communicator
on risks and decisions toward government, society, and/or supply chain partners
Advocate for Sustainability
Proven track record of advocating choices towards a more sustainable and vital offshore industry.
Bridge Builder
between public and private parties.
Innovation Driver
who drives innovation and reaches out for collaboration
Why participate?
- Official recognition as a frontrunner in offshore energy
- International visibility through a feature on our news websites and magazine
- A moment on stage at the Offshore Energy Awards Dinner, hosted by Donatello Piras
Do you know a frontrunner who deserves the spotlight?
Important Dates
- Submit your application by Monday 13 October
- Nominees will be announced on Monday 20 October
- Award will be presented at the Awards Dinner in Tobacca Theatre, Amsterdam, 25 November
- Nominees are required to attend the Awards Dinner
