Annual OTC Dinner

The Annual OTC Dinner raised $200,000 in support of the work of the Gulf of Mexico Foundation.

Read a thank you letter from the Foundation »

Sunday, 1 May
1800–2230
George Bush Grand Ballroom, 3rd floor,
George R. Brown Convention Center

This special dinner will be the signature event for OTC and its supporters. The Annual OTC Dinner will recognize the OTC Distinguished Achievement Award recipients, raise funds to benefit the Gulf of Mexico Foundation, and provide an excellent opportunity for industry leaders to network with colleagues from around the world.

Evening Flow
1800–1900	Networking Reception
1900–2230	Dinner, Entertainment, and Recognition of Award Winners and Gulf of Mexico Foundation

Award Winners

Distinguished Achievement Award for Individuals
Cortis (Cort) Cooper, Chevron Energy Technology Company

Distinguished Achievement Award for Companies, Organizations or Institutions
BP Norway

Special Citation
ExxonMobil Development Company

Learn more about this year’s award winners.

It is with great pride that OTC supports an organization which is at the forefront of conservation efforts protecting the fragile Gulf of Mexico—the Gulf of Mexico Foundation. 

About the Gulf of Mexico Foundation

The mission of the Gulf of Mexico Foundation is to promote and facilitate conservation of the health and productivity of the Gulf of Mexico and its resources through education, public awareness, research, and leadership programs.

The Gulf of Mexico Foundation facilitates efforts and programs within the Gulf of Mexico and its coastal regions to achieve and sustain the quality of life we all desire, with the environment and the economy receiving equal consideration.

Help us protect and conserve the Gulf of Mexico for future generations. Please consider donating to the Gulf of Mexico Foundation today. 85% of all Foundation funding contributes directly to the restoration, conservation, and education of the Gulf of Mexico region. Learn more.

2011 Annual OTC Dinner Executive Advisory Board

General Chairperson
T. Jay Collins, Oceaneering

Clarence P. Cazalot, Jr., Marathon
Chad Deaton, Baker Hughes
Lawrence R. Dickerson, Diamond Offshore
Carlos Morales Gil, PEMEX
Andrew Gould, Schlumberger
Peter D. Kinnear, FMC
David J. Lesar, Halliburton
William Maloney, Statoil
Pete Miller, National Oilwell Varco
Jack Moore, Cameron
Marvin Odum, Shell
Matt Ralls, Rowan Companies
Louis Raspino, Pride
Steve Thurston, Chevron
William P. Utt, KBR
Eldad Weiss, Paradigm
David Williams, Noble Drilling

Honorary Members
Hon. Annise Parker, Mayor of Houston
Hon. Ed Emmett, Harris County Judge