2011

ExxonMobil Development Company for the development and implementation of the “Design One, Build Multiple” philosophy to deliver major deepwater projects in Angola’s Block 15.

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

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

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

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.