Power Chats Podcast Episode #34 - Phil Deen Innovation Award Winners — Innovation, Courage, and First-of-a-Kind Work

Power Chats Podcast Episode #34 - Phil Deen Innovation Award Winners — Innovation, Courage, and First-of-a-Kind Work

July 7, 2026 · 18 min

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Christine Martindale interviews Tonya Watkins and Garrett Meyer about their Phil Deen Innovation Award and their groundbreaking work in CCUS applications at Mitsubishi Power.

In Episode 34 of Power Chats, Christine sits down with Tonya Watkins and Garrett Meyer, recipients of the Phil Deen Innovation Award, which they were honored with during Engineers Week. Nominated by Ryuji Nakamura, the conversation explores the groundbreaking CCUS application work that led to their recognition and what innovation truly looks like at Mitsubishi Power. Tonya and Garrett reflect on the meaning of the award, embracing risk on first-of-a-kind projects, the role of teamwork a...

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Host: Christine Martindale

Guests: Tonya Watkins, Garrett Meyer

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