Young Professional Award

Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2025 proudly presents four prestigious awards celebrating innovation, leadership, and emerging talent within the offshore energy sector.

Future Leaders..

of the Energy Transition

Young professionals belong at the heart of offshore energy. As future leaders of the energy sector, they will face the toughest challenges of the energy transition and are key to shaping new, human-centered forms of leadership.

The Offshore Energy Young Professional Award recognizes a rising talent with vision, courage, and the drive to lead. The award goes to the individual who shares the most personal, inspiring, and promising story, a clear motivation that shows why you should be the one to receive this recognition, and how your vision can shape the future of energy.

The winner receives a Personal Leadership Program.

How it works

What you win

A Young Professional Program by Critical Minds
Hands-on training to understand your values, drivers, and development goals
Tools to communicate with impact, handle resistance, and build stronger collaborations.
A personal roadmap to achieve your ambitions and take ownership of your career path.

Why apply?

Boost your self-awareness and effectiveness in your professional role.
Learn to navigate challenges and turn difficult conversations into opportunities.
Gain practical skills to create alignment, influence others, and reach your goals.
Invest in your future leadership journey and stand out as a next-generation energy professional.

How it works & Deadlines

Apply via the Apply button.
Submit your application by 31 October
Nominees will be announced in November
Nominees must attend the exhibition on 26 November
The award will be presented on Wednesday, 26 November, at 12:30 on The Stage at the exhibition floor
Jury: Coco Kossmann (Navingo)