About - Canadian Hydrogen Convention

The Canadian Hydrogen Convention Awards celebrate excellence across Canada’s hydrogen industry and beyond. These awards recognize leaders, innovators, and trailblazers whose achievements over the past 12 months have advanced hydrogen technology, sustainability, and sector growth.

The 5th Annual Awards Gala will be held on April 22, 2026, closing the event with an evening dedicated to honoring industry accomplishments. The night begins with a networking reception, followed by a multi‑course dinner and an engaging awards program highlighting nominees, with winners announced live on stage. It is a signature gathering that connects leaders from across the hydrogen value chain to celebrate standout contributions and collective progress.

The Awards Gala is open to all energy professionals, including exhibition and conference delegates. Individual tickets and tables of ten are available.

Why attend the Canadian Hydrogen Convention Awards?

Celebrate the best of the hydrogen industry with a 5-star dining experience
Inspire and motivate your team, show how much you value members of your team, they are a vital part of your company’s success
Give your clients, partners and suppliers a night to remember in a celebratory atmosphere, create new business opportunities and strengthen existing relationships
Be inspired by the Canadian Hydrogen Convention Award winners who will provide the leadership and direction necessary to navigate the future of the hydrogen industry
Use the networking, inspirational stories and atmosphere at the Canadian Hydrogen Convention Awards to grow your business

Meet your Host

Kessia Kopecky

Podcast Host | Hydrogen 2.0

Schedule

5:30 pm - Cocktail & Networking Reception
7:00 pm - Dinner and Entertainment
8:30 pm - Awards Ceremony
9:30 pm - Event closes

What is included in my ticket/table?

High-level industry networking
Multi-course dinner
Wine service at the table

What is the dress code?

Cocktail attire or business formal

Where is the venue?

Edmonton Convention Centre

2026 AWARD CATEGORIES & NOMINEES:

HYDROGEN DIGITAL INNOVATOR AWARD

Nominees are:

MAX Power Mining Corp
Siemens Industry Software Inc.
WeavAir

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HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGY - EQUIPMENT or PROCESS CONTROLS AWARD

Nominees are:

Caterpillar Inc., USA
Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH
Powertech Labs Inc.

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HYDROGEN MOBILITY AWARD

Nominees are:

Azolla Hydrogen/City of Edmonton
Elemental Trucks Inc.
HTEC

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HYDROGEN INFRASTRUCTURE AWARD

Nominees are:

Azolla Hydrogen/City of Edmonton
Elemental Trucks Inc.
HTEC

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HYDROGEN ENABLER AWARD

Nominees are:

Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub
C-FER Technologies
University of Alberta - Centre for Hydrogen Innovation
University of Porto - Faculty of Engineering

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HYDROGEN PROJECT AWARD

Nominees are:

HTEC
Lumos Laboratories Nigeria Limited
MAX Power Mining Corp.

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EMERGING LEADER AWARD

Nominees are:

Matthew Morrish, Senior Business Development Manager, Hydrogen/Chair, Atura Power/Hydrogen Ontario
Kaitlyn Gammon, Project Management Lead , Certarus
Kelly Wry, Business Development Manager, Diesel Tech Industries (DTI)
Jonathan Kelly, Owner & President, H3 Energy Inc.
Ranjith Narayanasamy, President & Chief Executive Officer and Director, MAX Power Mining Corporation
Irene Lock Sow Mei, Group Technical Solutions, Petronas
Rueben George, Co-Founder and Chairman, Salish Elements
Florian Osselin, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer, Vema Hydrogen

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HYDROGEN LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Nominees are:

Jared Sayers, President and CEO, Azolla Hydrogen
Zachary Cunningham, Lead, Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub
Nicolas Hilario, Vice‑President, Operations & Member Engagement, Canadian Hydrogen Association (CHA)
Jamie Ally, Chief Executive Officer, Elemental Trucks Inc.
Dayana Musa, Manager of Low Carbon Transition Engineering, Enbridge Gas Ontario

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Hear from past winners why you should attend the Awards Gala!

It was an honour to be nominated and to receive the award. Recognition like this reinforces the importance of the work we’re doing to support and advance the hydrogen ecosystem in Canada. It’s a proud moment—not just for our team, but for everyone committed to building a more sustainable and innovative future. Being acknowledged among such strong industry leaders motivates us to keep pushing forward. If you’re working in the hydrogen space, put your name forward. These awards are an excellent way to showcase the work being done across the sector and to build new connections. As the industry grows, recognition and collaboration are key to progress. The Canadian Hydrogen Convention Awards provide an important platform to highlight innovation and help accelerate the momentum we’re all working so hard to create.

Rebecca Goldsack

2025 Winner - Hydrogen Leader of the Year Award

Chief Operations Officer

Diesel Tech Industries

Being nominated among the finalists alongside so many incredible innovators in the hydrogen space was an honour in itself — and winning the Hydrogen Digital Innovator Award was a proud moment for the entire TOSSA team. It’s a wonderful recognition of our commitment to empowering organizations with digital tools that enable smarter, more sustainable decisions for the hydrogen economy and beyond. These awards are a fantastic platform to celebrate bold ideas and meaningful impact in Canada’s growing hydrogen sector. I’d encourage anyone driving innovation in this space to submit a nomination — it’s an opportunity to share your story, gain visibility, and connect with an inspiring community of changemakers.

Marwa Hannouf

2025 Winner – Hydrogen Digital Innovator

CEO, Director and Founder

TOSSA Sustainability Services Inc.

Being recognized as the Emerging Hydrogen Leader is both humbling and inspiring. I’m thankful to Enbridge Gas for the nomination and to the Canadian Hydrogen Convention committee for this recognition. This award truly reflects the teamwork, dedication, and innovative spirit of those around me who share the same vision for a lower carbon future. This recognition has deepened my motivation to keep advancing hydrogen integration as a lower-carbon fuel into the existing natural gas network to support Enbridge Gas' all-of-the-above strategy to meet growing energy demand. It’s also reminded me how significant collaboration and shared learning are in driving real change. I encourage others to take part in the 2026 awards — the process is a great opportunity to reflect, celebrate achievements, and connect with inspiring professionals who are shaping the future of lower carbon energy.