On Oct. 29, nearly 200 industry leaders gathered at On The Levee for the ninth annual D CEO Energy Awards, celebrating the individuals and companies driving innovation and progress across the energy industry.
The event recognized 10 honorees, selected by D CEO editors, whose achievements are shaping the future of energy in North Texas and beyond. Among this year’s winners were Energy Transfer, named Energy Company of the Year; Caterpillar, recognized for Powering the Digital Economy; and Texas Pacific Land, honored for Innovation in Energy Infrastructure. Together, this year’s honorees highlight the leadership and forward-thinking approaches shaping an evolving industry.
D CEO Editor Christine Perez presented the awards alongside Jordan Smith of Jackson Walker and Rob Opitz of Forvis Mazars. The celebration concluded with a fireside chat featuring Legacy Award winner Jim Burke, president and CEO of Vistra Corp., who reflected on his leadership journey and shared insights on the future of energy.
Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed catering from Proof of the Pudding, connected with fellow industry leaders, and captured memories at the MOTUS photo booth. Thank you to our title sponsors, Forvis Mazars and Jackson Walker; our premier sponsor, Empower EIT; and our signature sponsors, Hunt Energy Network, Matador Resources, Opportune, and Vistra.
See the full list of 2026 Energy Awards winners here.
