An exclusive evening celebrating the GRIT Awards finalists and honoring trailblazers shaping the future of energy.
Meg O’Neill, CEO and Managing Director of Woodside Energy, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Lifetime Achievement GRIT Award. Meg is a transformative leader with over 30 years of global energy experience. Her strategic vision has driven Woodside’s growth through pioneering projects and operational excellence, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainability and long-term value creation.
"Meg’s work drives operational excellence, fuels innovation, and pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in energy worldwide. This is a celebration of progress and innovation in energy," remarked Katie Mehnert, Founder and CEO of ALLY Energy.
O’Neill will be honored during the GRIT Awards & Best Energy Workplaces Lifetime Achievement & Finalists Reception, an exclusive evening celebrating the energy industry’s finest. The reception, presented by Gibson Dunn, will take place on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM CDT at the distinguished Junior League of Houston.
The event will also celebrate finalists for the GRIT Awards and Best Energy Workplaces, recognizing individuals and organizations shaping the future of the energy sector. Winners will be revealed during the Oscars-style luncheon on October 30, 2025.
Hosted by ALLY Energy, the GRIT Awards and Best Energy Workplaces program is a testament to the mission of transforming the energy sector through culture, innovation, and purpose.
About ALLY Energy
ALLY Energy is the leader in culture transformation for the energy sector, helping organizations thrive in a rapidly changing world. We specialize in aligning people, profit, planet, and purpose through our innovative P-Factor Culture Framework. By reshaping the way companies think, feel, and act, we unlock their full potential to drive growth, innovation, and sustainable impact at scale. Trusted by energy leaders worldwide, ALLY Energy is redefining what it means to lead with culture as a force multiplier.