Special Citations and Heritage Awards are not presented annually; they are awarded only in years when OTC believes that an activity, event, or contribution merits recognition.
Special Citations and Heritage Award
| 2023 | Special Citation to Guodong (David) Zhan for his significant industry contributions to the development and implementation of drilling bit technologies through research to expanded capabilities and reduce costs. |
| 2022 | Special Citation to Roland Moreau for his long-term continuous, distinguished service in safety and environmental stewardship for the offshore industry and his extensive contributions to global industry organizations. |
| 2021 |
Heritage Awards 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. Presented to: Russell Hoshman and Edward Heerema |
| 2020 | Special Citation to Total for executing a sustainable deepwater project using local engineering, project management, yards, and support services providing the foundation for future projects. |
| 2018 |
Heritage Awards 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. Presented to: Cesar del Vecchio Special Citation to Tom Sifferman recognizing his significant career contributions to the advancement of production enhancement, complex rheology mitigation, and chemical flow assurance of difficult-to-handle reservoir fluids. |
| 2017 |
Heritage Awards 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. Presented to: George (Mike) Conner Special Citation to Art Schroeder in recognition of his career spanning 40 years in the offshore oil and gas sector. His contributions focus on crisis and risk management, R&D, and operational project management. He served on the OTC Board of Directors from 2006–2013 and was a program committee member from 1989–2013. Schroeder created The Next Wave, an OTC program for young professionals, and helped to produce the inaugural d5: The Next Big Thing, an OTC event designed to inspire leaders and innovators to drive exponential growth in the offshore energy sector. Schroeder also played a key role in starting Research Partnership to Secure Energy for America (RPSEA), which enables the development of new technologies to produce more secure, abundant and affordable domestic energy. |
| 2016 | Heritage Awards 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. Presented to: George Hirasaki and Yuri Makogon |
| 2015 | Heritage Awards 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. Presented to: Ray R. Ayers |
| 2014 | Heritage Awards 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. Presented to: Susan Cunningham |
| 2013 |
Heritage Awards 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. Presented to: |
| 2012 | Charlie Williams, in recognition of his contribution to the creation of the Center for Offshore Safety. |
| 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. |
| 2009 | Dr. Wolfgang E. Schollnberger, for his outstanding humanitarian and community service, as well as his service to the industry through his advovacy of new technology and his leadership of professional society activities, including serving as the chairman of the OTC Board of Directors. |
| 2008 |
Heritage Awards 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. Presented to: |
| 2007 |
Heritage Awards 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. Presented to: |
| 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 16Offshore 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 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 presented to: |
| 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. |