The Ontario Energy Association Honours Industry Leaders at 2025 Ontario Energy Conference
October 22, 2025
The Ontario Energy Association (OEA) is pleased to announce another successful annual Ontario Energy Conference, held on September 29th, 2025, at the Marriott Downtown at the Toronto Eaton Centre in collaboration with partner, the Association of Power Producers of Ontario (APPrO). The annual conference gathers industry leaders, professionals and policymakers for a broad range of insightful and dynamic panels, followed by an awards gala to celebrate industry achievement and innovation.
The 2025 event was a great success, featuring keynote speakers and expert panels, to encourage impactful conversations leading to energy industry expansion and growth. The Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, was the keynote speaker, and Ontario Minister of Energy and Mines, Stephen Lecce, was the keynote speaker at the Awards Gala. The highlight of the Awards Gala was celebrating the individuals and organizations who have demonstrated extraordinary accomplishment and leadership over the past year.
OEA extends their congratulations to the following 2025 Award Winners:
Outstanding Employee Award – Ralph Williams, Manager, Key Accounts and Customer Solutions – Alectra
Customer Service Award – Oakville Hydro
Contributor Award – Kaleb Ruch, Director, Energy – Sussex
Innovation Award – Toronto Hydro
Company Award – Hydro One
Leader Award – Michele Harradence, EVP & President, Gas Distribution and Storage – Enbridge
“The Ontario Energy Association is proud to recognize these individuals and organizations who are driving excellence for their organizations, their customers and our industry” said Vince Brescia, President & CEO of the Ontario Energy Association.
“A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, partners, staff and attendees who continue to support the Ontario Energy Conference and make the conference and gala possible. The OEA and APPrO look forward to continuing to drive learning, innovation accomplishment and the celebration of success at the Ontario Energy Conference.”
