Global Energy Transition (GET) held second annual awards ceremony and charity event

On November 15, 2024By Littum

HOUSTON, 5 November 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On Friday, November 1, 2024Global Energy Transition (GET) held its second annual awards and charity event at Entergy Texas headquarters in The Woodlands, TX. Jacob Rascon of ABC 13 Houston news served as master of ceremonies.

Global Energy Transition (GET) held second annual awards ceremony and charity event — Our vision for this region

The oil and gas industry supports numerous sectors, including transportation, petrochemicals to plastics and chemicals, and energy production to electricity and heat. Additionally, it contributes to manufacturing, agriculture, pharmaceuticals and various other industries through derivatives such as lubricants, fertilizers and synthetic materials. This broad impact makes oil and gas a cornerstone of modern industrial and economic activity and likely a vital source of energy for the foreseeable future due to its role in transportation and industry. But the global shift towards renewable energy and increasing environmental regulations pose long-term challenges and changes that affect society, particularly through job redundancies.

The race towards a low-carbon economy is a bold plan, but it leaves victims in its wake. With each new announcement of a major initiative comes another round of layoffs as both companies and individuals seek to find their way in the new energy economy.

GET is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to advance displaced energy workers, professionals and entrepreneurs towards new or existing business verticals or new employment opportunities in the new low-carbon economy by creating and leveraging multiple partnerships to help turning the careers of thousands of people around in the evolving energy landscape.

Sonia ClaytonGET chairman of the board and foundersaid: “Tonight we mark a significant milestone with the GET Awards of Excellence, celebrating inspirational leaders who are true catalysts for change in the energy sector. We will come together to honor the companies and individuals who truly care about people in the energy transition. This is an evening to recognize those who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the community, a deep sense of corporate responsibility and a dedication to building a sustainable future.”

Sonia Claytonan accomplished leader and the founder of GET, has over twenty years of experience transforming lives and industries through his expertise in corporate digital transformations and organizational change management. She serves as President and CEO of Virtual Intelligence Providers, LLC (www.vip-global.com). Sonia founded GET to address the economic challenges faced by displaced energy workers. Her dedicated efforts, launched in response to significant redundancies in 2021, have successfully helped more than 600 people secure new opportunities across various sectors, including renewable energy.

The recipients of this year’s “THE HEROES OF THE COMMUNITY” award are: