OTC Awards Frequently Asked Questions

A. The Distinguished Achievement Award for Individuals is awarded to recognize distinguished achievement by an individual or individuals in the field of offshore technology.  To be eligible for nomination and consideration by the Awards Committee, an individual shall have made significant achievement in, or contributions to, any field of offshore technology.  

Examples include, but are not limited to, contributions to the knowledge and literature of offshore technology; the design or invention of equipment, tools, or technical services; humanitarian or environmental efforts; outstanding leadership; or outstanding service to governments, companies, and organizations.

A. The Distinguished Achievement Award for Organizations is awarded to recognize distinguished achievement by a company, organization or institution in the field of offshore technology.  To be eligible for nomination and consideration by the Awards Committee, a company, organization, or institution shall have made a distinct and unique achievement in, or contribution to, any field of offshore technology.  

Examples include, but are not limited to, the application of concepts, the design, development, construction of tools, equipment, techniques, vessels, or instrumentation, contributions to areas of safety, environmental efforts or engineering or scientific knowledge which has contributed to the development of offshore resources or environment.

A. A Special Citation is granted by the Awards Committee on an irregular basis to show appreciation or to recognize individuals or organizations in the field of offshore technology. There is no formal set of criteria; the award is given at the Committee’s discretion.

A. The Heritage Award is a type of special citation designed to recognize long-term, continuous, distinguished service by an individual in one or 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 first given out in 1997 in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of offshore E&P.  This award is also given at the Committee’s discretion. 

A. Distinguished Achievement Awards are presented at each OTC event to both an individual and an organization. 

A. Complete the appropriate form (individual or organization) and email it to the designated staff lead as instructed on the form by the stated deadline with supporting documents. 

For an individual:

• CV / Resume 
• PowerPoint presentation totaling no more than 10 slides highlighting their career and reasons for nomination. View a sample slide deck.
• Up to three (3) personal testimonials / letters of support
   

For an organization:

• PowerPoint presentation totaling no more than 10 slides highlighting the project being nominated.
• (optional) Letters of support (max of 3)

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A. Only one submission per person / organization should be submitted. A maximum of three supporting/endorsing letters / testimony can be sent to accompany the nomination form.

A. For an individual:

• CV / Resume 
• PowerPoint presentation totaling no more than 10 slides highlighting their career and reasons for nomination. View a sample slide deck.
• Up to three (3) personal testimonials / letters of support

For an organization:

• PowerPoint presentation totaling no more than 10 slides highlighting the project being nominated.
• (optional) Letters of support (max of 3)

A. A concise presentation highlighting the individual’s / organization’s significant and unique achievements in, or contributions to, any field of offshore technology. View a sample slide deck .

A. Yes, it is encouraged for an individual nomination.  Up to three (3) testimonials / letters of support can accompany the nomination form. For an organization, it is optional. 

A. Electronic Submission is all that is necessary; however, if you have a particular hard copy presentation you would like to include, please mail eight copies for distribution to the full committee.

A. While it is not appropriate for an individual to self-nominate; it is customary that organizations nominate their own project and provide the full nomination packet.

A. Each nomination packet remains active for three (3) consecutive event cycles without the need to re-submit.

A. Each nomination packet remains active for three (3) consecutive event cycles without the need to re-submit. However, it is up to the nominator if they choose to submit a new version of the nomination each year of eligibility.