CEC to Honor Winners of the 2025 Clean Energy Hall of Fame Awards

For Immediate Release: Dec. 2, 2025

SACRAMENTO – The California Energy Commission invites you to celebrate the winners of the 2025 Clean Energy Hall of Fame Awards at a special ceremony.

These Californians will be recognized for their leadership and outstanding achievements advancing the state’s clean energy goals. The Dec. 4 ceremony will be held at the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Auditorium. After the ceremony, attendees are invited to a reception with food, drinks, and entertainment in the lobby of the CNRA building.

WHAT:

The Clean Energy Hall of Fame Awards honor local leaders making exceptional contributions to help California achieve a 100 percent clean energy future for all.

The recipients for the sixth annual event are:

Lifetime Achievement Award – Marty Turock, executive director, Cleantech San Diego’s Southern California Energy Innovation Network, San Diego, Calif.

Youth Game-Changer – Judith Gomez, coordinator, Climate Action Pathways for Schools, Porterville, Calif.

Tribal Champion – Jose “Moke” Simon III, chairman, Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians, Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians and Lake County, Calif.

Clean Energy Champion:

• Jaime R. Lemus, director, Transportation and Climate Change Division, Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District, Sacramento, Calif.
• Dr. Cassandra Little, CEO, Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce, Fresno, Calif.
• Kameale C. Terry, CEO & co-founder, ChargerHelp!, Los Angeles, Calif

Learn more about this year’s winners.

WHEN AND WHERE:

Date: Thursday, Dec. 4

Time: 3 to 5 p.m. PST

Location: California Natural Resources Agency Auditorium, 715 P Street, Sacramento, Calif. 95814

Learn more about the  Clean Energy Hall of Fame Awards.

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About the California Energy Commission
The California Energy Commission is leading the state to a 100 percent clean energy future. It has seven core responsibilities: developing renewable energy, transforming transportation, increasing energy efficiency, investing in energy innovation, advancing state energy policy, certifying thermal power plants, and preparing for energy emergencies.