The National Association of Oil and Energy Service Professionals (OESP), an organization comprising hundreds of dedicated industry professionals in the Northeast, announced the winners of its 2024-25 industry awards at the annual Eastern Energy Expo in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
“OESP has the tremendous benefit of countless volunteers who are committed to advancing the association, as well as the entire industry,” said Matt Spink of Platinum Energy Group, East Meadow, New York, chair of the OESP Awards Committee. “These individuals represent the best in our industry this year, and it is our privilege to bestow these national awards for their excellence and dedication.”
“I couldn’t be prouder to be part of an organization that’s home to such dedicated, passionate professionals,” said Bob O’Brien, president of OESP. “Our award winners exemplify the values and spirit of service that define our industry, and it’s an honor to celebrate their outstanding contributions.”
The winners include the following:
Ralph Adams Memorial Service Manager of the Year: Marty Briganti, Standard Oil, Monroe, Connecticut
Hugh W. McKee Memorial Award: Steve Schwanger, Schwanger Bros, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lifetime Achievement Award: Bruce Graham, retired, Joppa, Maryland
Instructor of the Year: Alan Wornham, R.W. Beckett Corp., Auburn, Massachusetts
Lou Ehrich Memorial Associate of the Year Award: Justin Romano, Guaranteed Home Improvement, Plainview, New York
Manufacturer of the Year: Resideo, accepted by Thomas Melillo, Golden Valley, Minnesota
Distinguished Service Award: Gary Cooperrider, R.W. Beckett Corp., Elyria, Ohio
