Written on: June 11, 2025 by ICM
The National Energy & Fuels Institute (NEFI) announced that, beginning this year, the organization will give special recognition at its Legends Awards dinner to a member who demonstrates exceptional advocacy and dedication to advancing the fuel industry. Charlie Uglietto, owner of Cubby Oil & Energy, will be honored as the inaugural recipient of the Jack Sullivan Award for Fuel Industry Excellence.
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Named in tribute to John Francis “Jack” Sullivan II, NEFI’s former Executive VP & CEO from 1995 to 2007, the award celebrates his enduring impact on the oilheat industry. Sullivan was renowned for his passionate advocacy of the mostly multigenerational family businesses, his compelling testimony before State and Federal legislatures, and his instrumental role in establishing the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) in 2000.
“Charlie Uglietto exemplifies everything this award represents,” noted Jim Collura, NEFI President & CEO.
“His leadership in advancing renewable liquid heating fuels and tireless efforts to ensure our amazing industry remains competitive for generations to come demonstrate the same forward-thinking spirit that Jack embodied,” he continued.
“There is no one more deserving to be the inaugural recipient of an award that celebrates this level of passion and commitment to NEFI’s vital mission than Charlie Uglietto. Jack would be immensely proud to see Charlie carrying his legacy forward.”
The presentation of the Jack Sullivan Award for Fuel Industry Excellence will be made during during NEFI’s Legends Dinner, taking place on Aug. 21, during the Heating & Energizing America Trade Show (HEAT Show) at the Encore Boston Harbor Hotel in Everett, MA.
