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Wildcatter of the Year

The Wildcatter of the Year award is bestowed on only the most prominent leaders in the western oil and natural gas industry whose entrepreneurial spirit and exploratory work have contributed significantly to America’s energy security. Wildcatter of the Year recipients are also role models in the western community who have contributed significantly to the betterment of society. 

The term “wildcatter” originates from the 1880s when independent oilmen ranged across the West in hopes of discovering new or unproven oil reserves. The Wildcatter of the Year award was created in 1981, and nominations are based on the unique contributions and accomplishments of an industry leader, particularly in successful longtime oil and natural gas exploration and production in the West; community service; and support of industry activities and organizations.
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Each year the winner is announced during Western Energy Alliance’s annual Wildcatter of the Year Gala attended by leaders in the independent oil and natural gas industry in the West. 
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Wildcatter Award Recipients

Robert J. Clark                       2019
Paul Rady                              2018
Barth Whitham                     2017
Harold Hamm                      2015
Ted Brown                            2013
James (Jim) Volker                2012
Neal Stanley                         2011
Peter Dea                            2010
James Lightner                    2009
Neil (Mick) McMurry           2008
William Ballard                    2007
Harry Trueblood                 2006
Kenneth Luff                       2005
Thomas Petrie                    2004
Cortland Dietler                  2003
F.H. (Mick) Merelli               2002
Donald Wolf                        2001

Rex Monahan                     2000 ​​
Robert Nance                    1999
Raymond Duncan             1998
Robert Bayless                  1997
George Fancher                1996
John Snyder                       1995
Edward Ackman                1994
William Barrett                  1993
George Anderman            1992
Wayne (Dusty) Biddle       1991
Harvey Yates                     1990
Conely Smith                     1988
William Goodin                  1987
James Wallace                   1986
Thomas Vessels                1984
Samuel Gary                      1983
Frederick Mayer                1982
A. True                                1981
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