IAOTP names Renee Goodwin Empowered Woman of the Year

The International Association of Top Professionals will honor Renee Goodwin at its annual awards gala in December at New York City’s Plaza Hotel. The recognition highlights Goodwin’s work in engineering, business leadership and children’s publishing, along with her broader impact as an entrepreneur and mentor.

Why it matters: - IAOTP’s award puts Renee Goodwin in front of a broader professional audience as a leader spanning energy, education and publishing. - The honor can boost visibility for TP Exploration Inc. and the GG Life Lessons Storybook Series® ahead of IAOTP’s December gala in New York City.

What happened: - The International Association of Top Professionals selected Renee Goodwin as Empowered Woman of the Year for 2026. - IAOTP will recognize Goodwin at its Annual Awards Gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York City in December 2026. - IAOTP also says Goodwin will be honored as one of its Top 25 Global Impact Leaders at the same gala. - IAOTP said the selection reflects years of experience, professional accomplishments, academic achievements, leadership and community contributions. - IAOTP President Stephanie Cirami said Goodwin provides visionary leadership as a female entrepreneur and will empower women worldwide.

The details: - Goodwin is president and CEO of TP Exploration Inc., where she oversees operational and financial responsibilities for an independent oil and gas company. - Her background includes engineering, business strategy and education. - Goodwin previously worked as an engineer and business consultant with CP&Y Inc. and as a project engineer with Burton Engineering Associates, Inc. - Her career includes managing engineering and information technology teams, developing business initiatives and overseeing multimillion-dollar budgets for major oil and gas corporations. - Goodwin created the GG Life Lessons Storybook Series® based on her Cane Corso Italian Mastiff, GG. - The storybook series is designed to teach children character, kindness, responsibility and integrity. - Goodwin wants to expand the series into an animated educational television program. - The proposed program would include lessons on colors, the alphabet, seasons and basic life skills. - Goodwin’s skill set includes engineering, business development, strategic planning, project management, creative writing, grant writing, research and communications. - She earned two bachelor's degrees from Texas A&M University, one in petroleum engineering and one in curriculum and instruction. - Goodwin also earned an MBA from The University of Texas at Tyler. - IAOTP previously named Goodwin Top Children’s Author of the Year. - Goodwin was featured on the Nashville Billboard and in the global best seller Top 25 Global Impact Leaders. - Marquis Who’s Who recognized Goodwin for expertise and contributions to the publishing industry. - More information is available at Goodwin Global Publishing. - More information about the awards gala is available at IAOTP’s award gala page. - More information on IAOTP is available at IAOTP.

Between the lines: - IAOTP’s recognition blends professional achievement with personal branding, which can amplify both Goodwin’s corporate profile and her children’s publishing work. - The award also underscores how the organization packages cross-industry leadership, not just single-sector success.

What's next: - Goodwin is expected to be recognized at the Plaza Hotel gala in December 2026. - She said she plans to keep mentoring emerging professionals and encouraging young readers through her stories. - IAOTP will continue promoting honorees through its awards platform and broader professional network.

The bottom line: - Renee Goodwin is getting a high-profile platform for a career that spans oil and gas leadership, education and children’s content.**