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Wildcatter of the Year

History of the Award

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. Click here to watch videos of our past winners!
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Date
Saturday, November 6, 2021

Location
Hyatt Regency at the Colorado Convention Center

Time
6:00-10:00 PM
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Now  Accepting Nominations!

​Western Energy Alliance is pleased to open the nomination period for the 2021 Wildcatter of the Year, the 36th winner of this distinguished award. This year’s winner will join the ranks of the legacy of our industry of oil and gas in the Rocky Mountain West.

Guidelines and Procedures
  1. Any Western Energy Alliance member may nominate candidates by submitting a completed nomination form, available from the Western Energy Alliance office, to the Wildcatter Award Committee.
  2. In order for the candidate to be formally considered by the Committee, such nomination must be seconded by a member of the Committee.
  3. The Committee will not be permitted to nominate candidates directly.
  4. All nominations must be submitted online no later than May 21, 2021 in order to be considered.
  5. All nominations will be forwarded to Committee members for review and voting on June 4, 2021.
  6. The Committee will oversee final selection of the candidate; the recipient must receive unanimous approval. The selection committee will be made up of individuals who are part of the independent oil and gas industry but not necessarily members of Western Energy Alliance.

Summary
The Wildcatter of the Year recognizes distinguished service to our industry. Members of the oil and natural gas industry are encouraged to nominate deserving colleagues for the Award, to be presented at the Annual Gala on November 5th, 2021. Nominations should be made according to the unique contributions and accomplishments of the individual, particularly regarding 1) community service and philanthropy and 2) support of oil and natural gas activities and organizations.

Submission Instructions and Deadlines
Please fill out the online nomination form no later than May 21, 2021 to be included for consideration in front of the selection committee. Direct all questions and inquiries to Sally Hallingstad at 303-501-1063.
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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
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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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