The Oceantic Network’s third annual Ventus Gala happening next week in Boston will celebrate industry milestones and honor 2023’s Ventus Award winners
For Immediate Release: November 2, 2023
Media Contact: Luke Jeanfreau | [email protected] | 504-302-8079
BALTIMORE – The Oceantic Network (formerly Business Network for Offshore Wind), in partnership with Recharge, will host its annual Ventus Gala in Boston on November 9, honoring former Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Director Amanda Lefton and the 2023 Ventus Award finalists. The Ventus Gala is the offshore wind’s premier celebration, bringing together the industry to celebrate the year’s accomplishments, connect with peers, and honor those moving the industry forward.
A panel of industry leaders determined finalists for ten categories, selected based on their significant contributions to the offshore wind industry. The categories range from supply chain and workforce development to engineering and technical innovation. Finalists’ projects include innovative digital tools, groundbreaking engineering solutions, and targeted initiatives to advance the industry and its supply chain. Winners in these ten categories will be announced at the Ventus Gala. This year, the Heronemus Award for Outstanding Achievement in Offshore Wind will be presented to former Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Director Amanda Lefton for her work to streamline the federal permitting process and accelerate offshore wind development during her tenure at BOEM from 2021-2023.
“The Ventus Gala is a celebration of the offshore wind industry’s collective achievements over the past year—and there’s a lot to celebrate in 2023, from the first turbine blades in the sky to new vessel announcements and a series of supply chain firsts,” said Liz Burdock, founder and CEO of Oceantic Network. “It’s also a time for us to come together to recognize the groundbreaking work being done by individuals, companies, and organizations to push our industry forward.”
Now in its third year, this marks the first time the Ventus Gala will take place in Boston at the historic Fairmont Copley Plaza. A portion of all Gala ticket and table sales go towards funding the Rising Star: Offshore Wind Scholarship, which awards college-bound high school seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in offshore wind with funding toward tuition.
Ventus Gala + Ventus Awards
Presented by the Business Network for Offshore Wind
Fairmont Copley Plaza
138 St. James Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02116, United States
When: November 9, 2023
Time & Agenda:
Cocktail Reception at 6 p.m.
Awards Dinner at 7 p.m.
Reception & After Party at 10 p.m.
Dress: Black-tie
Tickets to the Ventus Gala are on sale now through November 7. Members of the press interested in attending should contact Luke Jeanfreau at [email protected].
Additional Information:
If you are a member of the press who would like to cover the Ventus Gala, contact Luke Jeanfreau at [email protected] or 504-302-8079.
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As a non-profit organization, the Oceantic Network’s driving purpose is to inform, coordinate, and mobilize human ingenuity, enterprise, and labor to take advantage of the urgent need to tap the vast offshore wind and renewable energy resources that lie in the world’s oceans. The collective, coordinated efforts of our 600+ members equip communities and nations to accelerate the transition to clean energy and create economic opportunities.
