Announcing the 2025 YWE Award Winners
Advancing the Industry: Women Defining Energy’s Next Era
Joule is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 YWE Awards! These ten professionals represent a diverse cross‑section of Alberta’s energy sector and are contributing to the industry’s continued evolution through leadership, innovation, and community impact:
The 2025 YWE Award Winners are (listed in alphabetical order by first name):
Alise Vandersalm, Engagement Manager, McKinsey & Company
Amanda Calleberg, Commercial Advisor, Inter Pipeline
Ashley Marshall, Piping General Superintendent, Kiewit Energy Canada
Karen Ngo, Project Engineer, Cenovus Energy
Katie Howes, Project Engineer, Corporate Liability, Canadian Natural
Keltey Heathcott, Director, Investments - Major Projects Office, Government of Canada (secondment from ATCO Group)
Lindsay Campbell, Manager, Sustainability, Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP)
Nathalie Carson, Operations Lead, Imperial Oil
Neneh Thapar, Senior Manager, Strategy & Business Design, Deloitte
Summer Okibe, Policy Analyst, Government of Alberta
Since launching the awards program more than a decade ago, we have recognized over 100 emerging leaders. The YWE Awards highlight individuals who demonstrate exceptional performance, challenge traditional approaches, and lead with purpose — with or without the title.
Award recipients are selected through a rigorous process that includes peer evaluation and an executive committee review for shortlisted applicants, ensuring honourees reflect the values of progress, collaboration, and meaningful industry contribution.
“This year’s Award recipients represent the depth and diversity of emerging talent across Alberta’s energy sector,” says Ellen Fraser, YWE Awards Manager.
“Spanning operations, policy, strategy, sustainability, and major projects, they are delivering results while strengthening the communities and organizations they serve. By shining a spotlight on their contributions, we recognize the impact women are already making, inspire the next generation to follow, and reinforce the leadership pipeline that will carry our industry forward.”
“As we stand at the threshold of a new energy chapter, women are not simply participating in change - they are leading it,” says Katie Smith-Parent, Executive Director of Joule.
“Through uncertainty and consolidation, they are bringing resilience, accountability, and bold thinking to the forefront, strengthening Canada’s global energy leadership.”
