Ohio Natural Energy Institute
We deliver the truth about the essential energy that makes life better.
Now more than ever, Ohio families need accurate and trustworthy information about the essential energy that impacts every aspect of their daily lives, especially when it comes to oil and natural gas.
Since 1998, the Ohio Natural Energy Institute is dedicated to educating people about the indispensable industry that makes life better for every Ohioan.
Essential Energy Education
The Ohio Natural Energy Institute is an organization of professionals who educate people about the essential energy that makes life better, specifically focusing on natural gas and oil production. In the community and in classrooms, we provide trusted, factual information through teacher workshops, first responder training, guest speaker programs, and more.
Ohio Natural Energy Institute Impact
Scholarships
Scholarships awarded: 599
To 367 students
From 70 Ohio counties
Totaling $599,000
Teachers
Workshop participants: 3,310
From 1,632 schools
Across all of Ohio’s 88 counties
First responders
Safety training participants: 1,654
From 689 local departments
Across 60 Ohio counties
Science Fairs
Awards issued: 301
To 266 students
Across 54 Ohio counties
Awards Presented to the Ohio Natural Energy Institute
ENERGY EDUCATION STEWARDSHIP AWARD
INTERSTATE OIL AND GAS COMPACT
COMMISSION
EXCELLENCE AWARD IN EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY
EASTERN OHIO DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE
OHIO STATE FAIR PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD: TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
THE OHIO EXPOSITIONS COMMISSION
SAMUEL T. PEES KEEPER OF THE FLAME AWARD
PETROLEUM HISTORY INSTITUTE
WHO’S WHO IN ENERGY
COLUMBUS BUSINESS FIRST
POWER PLAYERS WHO ARE GUIDING OHIO SHALE
CRAIN'S SHALE MAGAZINE
2012 OILFIELD PATRIOT AWARD
OHIO OIL AND GAS ASSOCIATION
OUTSTANDING PROJECT (TEACHER EDUCATION)
OHIO EPA / OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FUND
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD FOR TRAINING & SAFETY
WAYNE COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE ASSOCIATION
TOP 5 FINALIST: BEST PUBLIC OUTREACH PROGRAM
WORLD OIL MAGAZINE
FRIEND OF SCIENCE AWARD
SCIENCE EDUCATION COUNCIL OF OHIO
PRESIDENTIAL AWARD
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PETROLEUM GEOLOGISTS
STEWARDSHIP RECOGNITION
WAYNE NATIONAL FOREST
PUBLIC OUTREACH STEWARDSHIP AWARD
INTERSTATE OIL AND GAS COMPACT COMMISSION
MINERALS EDUCATION AWARD
OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, DIVISION OF OIL AND GAS RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
WORKHORSE AWARD
SOUTHEASTERN OHIO OIL AND GAS ASSOCIATION
