Birmingham, Ala. (May 15, 2025) — Butane-Propane News (BPN) announced the opening of the 2025 BPN Industry Innovators contest. BPN's Industry Innovators is a special section dedicated to honoring the trailblazers propelling propane into the future. What does an Industry Innovator look like? This nominee:

  • Currently works in or is allied to the propane industry
  • Brings a spirit of innovation to developing ideas that solve current challenges or anticipate future needs in their company or the industry as a whole
  • Actively pursues learning or personal career growth opportunities to contribute to company and industry goals
  • Focuses on making the propane industry a better place to work for the current and future workforce

BPN will only consider individual nominations for the award (no group nominations), though there is no limit to the number of individual nominations you can submit. The nomination period runs from May 15, 2025, to June 15, 2025. At the close of the nomination period, the BPN team will select finalists and profile them in the August 2025 print issue and on the BPN website. Nominate your industry colleagues worthy of recognition by filling out this form.

BPN started the annual Industry Innovators contest in 2022 with the intention of highlighting and recognizing individuals who are using innovative ideas and advocation for positive change to provide forward momentum for the industry. You can learn about the 2022 class of Industry Innovators here, the 2023 class here and the 2024 class here.