Community Matters
HOW WE GIVE BACK
CEEA Education Fund
In 2023, we were proud to announce the development of the CEEA Education Fund. This exciting new program is helping us support youth with post-secondary goals, and ensure we continue to advance the Canadian energy industry forward.
Consistent with our core values and advocacy strategy, the CEEA Education fund was created in an effort to have a larger impact nationally and to foster the growth and development of future leaders in our industry.
Funding continues to be the main barrier for Indigenous youth to move on to post-secondary education. Through our CEEA Indigenous Award we will help support this group by making education more financially accessible. We value the partnerships we have created with Indigenous communities and leaders and want to help ensure a bright and successful future for these individuals and their families.
In recent years, the number of students entering petroleum-focused post-secondary programs has steadily declined. In fact, a recent Bloomberg article reported that the number of Petroleum Engineering graduates has gone down 85% in the past 5 years.
Much of CEEA's advocacy efforts are directed at youth, working to combat the message that petroleum is a negative and dying industry. Our goal in developing this CEEA Energy Industry Award and funding scholarships through generous donations is to enable and encourage some of the brightest students to choose a career in the important energy industry.
Congratulations to Our 2026 Award Recipients
Julia Hitchings
Hudson Bjerkness
Isaac Lo
Lucas Busche
Elliot Adams
Chloe Cossarini
CEEA 76 Supporting
Hull Services
Since CEEA 68, charitable giving has been an important part of our tradition, supporting meaningful causes in our communities. Each year, the Chairs select a charity to support, building on this legacy of giving and community impact.
For CEEA 76, our Chairs have selected Hull Services as this year's charity. Hull Services supports children, youth and families facing significant trauma and mental health challenges. By bringing together the people, companies and connections across Canada's energy industry, we hope to create a lasting impact that extends far beyond a single event.
Community Giving
We are proud that CEEA has raised over $1 million over the past seven years for charities such as Kids Cancer Care, Make a Wish Canada, Calgary Reads, the Calgary Police Youth Foundation, the Alzheimer’s Society of Calgary, HEROS and others.
Thanks to our members, CEEA is making a lasting imprint on the charities we support.
Upcoming Events
Check back for more updates to our calendar of events. Dates subject to change. Become a member today and join us at these powerful gatherings.
Beyond Boomers brings together industry leaders and young professionals to foster the growth of the next generation of energy professionals.
Join us for the annual Governors Charity Ball—an evening of networking, a four-course dinner, and live entertainment.
Women in Energy Lunch is geared to provide insight into leadership, drive and what it takes to succeed in today’s energy industry.
CEEA 76 is a multi-day conference held in Banff featuring our Energy Business Forum and CEEA Connects weekend.