2023 Awards Judging Panel

Dinara Millington is a Western Network Lead at the Transition Accelerator, a pan-Canadian non-profit that works with various stakeholders across Canada to solve business and societal challenges while building viable pathways to a sustainable future. She is responsible for catalyzing the development and linkage of a network of strategically located hydrogen hubs across Western Canada. This work includes building and managing strategic relationships, identifying promising locations for new hubs in Western Canada, and developing systems of communication and knowledge sharing to link new hubs.

Dinara’s advanced knowledge of the energy industry and regulatory landscape, along with her technical and leadership skills have contributed to her 20-year energy career. In her previous role, Dinara was responsible for leading research programs, liaising with board and senior management, assisting in fundraising, and managing various committees. Her effective communication skills and ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders are evidenced through publication of numerous research reports and appearances in articles and television interviews with local, national, and international media. Dinara holds a Master’s Degree in Economics from the University of Calgary