GIVING BACK

Community Matters

We recognize how fortunate we are to participate in such a rewarding and essential component to the economy and health of Canada and feel it is important for us to assist those in need.

HOW WE GIVE BACK

Giving back is a core part of what we do. We do so through the CEEA Education Fund, created to foster the growth and development of future leaders, as well as yearly charity fundraisers, with a different charity decided by the current Chairs each year.
EDUCATION FUND

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 AWARD RECIPIENTS
Andrew Ollerhead
2023
CEEA Energy Industry Award
Beth Hailstone
2023
CEEA Energy Industry Award
Benjamin Lafond
2023
CEEA Energy Industry Award
Julia Hitchings
2023
CEEA Indigenous Award Recipient
Ava Jardine
2023
CEEA Journey Person Education Award
Lincoln Miskew:
2023
CEEA Journey Person Education Award
2024 CURRENT CHAIR CHARITY

CEEA 74 donation
to Kids Cancer Care

Since the 68th, CEEA has worked to raise funds for many important charities in our community. It is tradition for the current Chairs to select a charity to direct funds to.

In addition to the CEEA Education Fund, our chairs for CEEA 74 have chosen to direct a portion of funds from the Governors Charity Ball to Kids Cancer Care. Kids Cancer Care is passionately dedicated to helping young people affected by cancer and their families survive and thrive in body, mind and spirit.

Donations to Date

Community Giving

We are proud that CEEA has raised over $1 million over the past six years for charities such as Make a Wish Canada, Calgary Reads, the Calgary Police Youth Foundation, the Alzheimer’s Society of Calgary, HEROS and others.

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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.

20 Feb
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Beyond Boomers brings together industry leaders and young professionals to foster the growth of the next generation of energy professionals.

15 Mar
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Governor's Charity Ball is our annual networking kick off event. Join us for an elegant evening to raise funds for our chosen charities.  

9 Apr
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Women in Energy Lunch is geared to provide insight into leadership, drive and what it takes to succeed in today’s energy industry.

19 Jun
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4 Horse Cup Golf Tournament allows members to bring guests to introduce their industry colleagues to our organization.

21 Aug
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24 Aug

CEEA 74 is a multi-day conference held in Banff featuring our Energy Business Forum and CEEA Connects weekend.