Awards

Enerkem Inc. was named, at the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) 10 & Mission Innovation 4(MI-4) event hosted by the Government of Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia, finalist of The Sky’s the Limit Challenge led by Natural Resources Canada. As one of the four finalists of the Green Aviation Fuels Innovation Competition, Enerkem will receive $2 million to support its next endeavour: (…) Read more

Enerkem is in line for major global recognition of its circular economy efforts. In January, the fifth Circular Economy Awards, or The Circulars 2019, will announce its circular economy pioneers. The Circulars is a competition organized by the World Economic Forum and consists of seven categories. Enerkem is one of the finalists for the Tech (…) Read more

Vincent Chornet, Cofounder, President and CEO, received the 2018 EY Quebec Entrepreneur Of The Year Award in the Cleantech category at the regional awards gala held in Montreal, Québec, Canada. The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® Awards program recognizes Québec’s most creative and high-achieving entrepreneurs. A panel of independent judges selected the Quebec36 finalists and 10 winners highlighting (…) Read more

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) announced the winners of the IChemE Global Awards 2018 at the Awards Ceremony held in Manchester, UK, on November 1st. Selected by an independent judging panel, Enerkem won the prestigious award in Biotechnology category – an award that recognizes achievement, innovation and discoveries in the fields of biochemical, bioprocessing, (…) Read more

Enerkem has won at the 2018 Bio-Based World News Awards in the “Best use of alternative feedstocks” category. After a two month process, a panel of independent industry expert judges carefully deliberated and decided the shortlist and winners. Anton de Vries, Corporate Director at Enerkem received the award on behalf of Enerkem at World Bio (…) Read more

Enerkem makes the top 3 of the 50 hottest companies in the advanced bioeconomy, as voted by the invited international Selectors and subscribers of The Biofuels Digest, the world’s most widely-read bioeconomy daily. This is the 8th year in a row that Enerkem is included on the Hot 50 list, however we are proud to (…) Read more

The independent judges of the ICIS Innovation Awards 2017 announced today that Enerkem has been selected as the winner in the Innovation with Best Benefit for Environment and Sustainability category, which highlight improved manufacturing processes or products, with reduced environmental impact. The chemical industry and innovation can play a key role in addressing many of (…) Read more

Delta Management Group and the Clean50 organization announced today Canada’s prestigious Clean50 Awards, which recognize 50 individuals who have done the most to advance the cause of sustainability and clean capitalism in Canada over the past 2 years. Enerkem is thrilled to share with you that, in addition to being chosen as part of the (…) Read more

Enerkem’s Richard Schofield was selected among this year’s Waste360 magazine Top 40 under 40. The award program recognizes the significant contribution of next generation leaders who are shaping the future of the waste and recycling industry. “We’re delighted that the 2017 class is once again the top of their respective crafts”, says Waste360 Vice President (…) Read more

Enerkem appears among the 50 Hottest Companies in Biofuels.   For the eighth consecutive year, Enerkem made the 50 Hottest Companies in Biofuels annual list from Biofuels Digest magazine. Enerkem climbs up to 13th spot, up two positions from last year. The 50 Hottest Companies award recognizes innovation and achievement in the biofuels sector. The ranking (…) Read more

The judges of the ICIS Innovation Awards 2015 announced today that Enerkem has been selected as the winner in the Best Business Innovation category, which celebrates chemical companies driving innovative business beyond traditional product and process development. We are also happy to learn that the Marine Coatings business of our partner AkzoNobel has been selected as the (…) Read more

Vincent Chornet, Cofounder, President and CEO at Enerkem, and Tim Cesarek, Senior Vice President Business Development at Enerkem, were named two of the Biofuels Digest’s Top 125 People in the Advanced Bioeconomy 2015.  To read the full article: Top 125 People 2015 – Biofuels Digest This is the 5th consecutive year Vincent Chornet has been (…) Read more