TORONTO, Oct. 14, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Ontario Energy Association (OEA) recognized outstanding leadership, innovation and contributions to Ontario's energy sector at the 2026 Ontario Energy Conference Awards Gala on October 13^th, 2026, in Toronto.  The Awards Gala celebrated individuals and organizations making a meaningful impact across the sector, from advancing innovation and customer service to strengthening Ontario's energy supply chain and demonstrating effective leadership.

The 2026 award recipients are:

• Woman of Distinction Award: Dr. Fahimeh Kazempour, Director, Distribution System Operator, Hydro One. Presented jointly by WiRE, APPrO and OEA in recognition of her commitment to positive change and building a more diverse, equitable and inclusive energy sector.
• OEA Outstanding Employee Award: Jordan Davidson, Manager of Operations at Wataynikaneyap Power, recognizing his impressive accomplishments since joining the organization.
• OEA Customer Service Award: London Hydro, for its "Earn Every Customer" initiative and its organization-wide commitment to customer service across customer types.
• OEA Innovation Award: Toronto Hydro, recognizing its sustained leadership in enabling distributed energy resources and non-wires alternatives.
• OEA Company of the Year Award: Hydro One, recognizing its leadership in leveraging procurement to develop a domestic supply chain, attract investment and support job creation in Ontario.
• OEA Leader of the Year Award: Carlyle Coutinho, Chief Executive Officer & Board Director, Enwave Energy Corporation, recognizing his strategic leadership and role in guiding his organization through significant growth and transformation.

The awards reflect the breadth of expertise and commitment driving Ontario's energy sector forward. This year's recipients demonstrate how leadership, innovation, collaboration and a focus on customers can support Ontario's evolving energy sector.

The OEA congratulates all the 2026 award recipients and thanks APPrO and WiRE for their partnership in recognizing excellence across the industry.

About the Ontario Energy Association

The Ontario Energy Association is the credible and trusted voice of Ontario's energy sector, representing energy leaders across the full diversity of the industry.

OEA takes a grassroots approach to policy development by combining thorough, evidence-based research with executive interviews and member polling. This approach ensures OEA's policy positions are grounded in rigorous analysis and reflects the views of the majority of its members.

SOURCE Ontario Energy Association (OEA)