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.
| 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:
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| 2006 | Matt Simmons, in recognition of, and appreciation for, his sustained support of the Offshore Technology Conference and his many contributions to its success. |
| 2004 | International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) and the Offshore Operators Committee for their foresight, initiative 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 Systems 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. Presented to:
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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. |