Special Citations
Special citations are not presented annually; they are awarded only in years when OTC believes that an activity, event, or contribution merits recognition.
2008 |
Heritage Awards recognize long-term, continuous, distinguished service by an individual in one of more of the following areas of offshore technology: (1) exploration; (2) development and production; (3) management and leadership; and (4) research and development. Presented to:
- Pierre-Armand Thomas
- Gordan Sterling
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2007 |
Heritage Awards recognize long-term, continuous, distinguished service by an individual in one of more of the following areas of offshore technology: (1) exploration; (2) development and production; (3) management and leadership; and (4) research and development. Presented to:
- Owen Kratz, Helix
- Jon Gjedebo, HiTec Vision
- John Huff, Oceaneering
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2006 |
Matt Simmons, chairman and chief executive officer of Simmons and Company International, for his contributions to educating the world about the energy industry and his participation in numerous insightful presentations for OTC. |
2004 |
International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) and the Offshore Operators Committee for their foresight, initiation and leadership in the development of the Deepwater Well Control Guidelines |
2003 |
Atlantia Offshore for innovative technology in the development of the Morpeth SeaStar Platform |
2002 |
Dana Larson; Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries; Texas Parks and Wildlife; and Minerals Management Service for their work on the Artificial Reefs Program |
1999 |
Texaco’s DeepStar Project for its sustained efforts in the creation of an industry-wide cooperative effort |
1998 |
Offshore Energy Center for its outstanding contribution to public education through the successful development of the Offshore Energy Center |
1997 |
Heritage Awards recognize long-term, continuous, distinguished service by an individual in one of more of the following areas of offshore technology: (1) exploration; (2) development and production; (3) management and leadership; and (4) research and development. Heritage Awards were presented to:
- R. J. “Bob” Brown
- John E. “Jack” Flipse
- Dillard S. Hammett
- Griff C. Lee
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1993 |
Cullen Inquiry (Meritorious Achievement Citation) for the truly significant contribution to the public and the oil and gas industry by the Inquiry and the assessment made of the Piper Alpha disaster, and of the resulting recommendations. |
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