History of the AwardThe 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. 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! |
Date
Saturday, November 6, 2021 Location Hyatt Regency at the Colorado Convention Center Time 6:00-10:00 PM |
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
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.
Guidelines and Procedures
- 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.
- In order for the candidate to be formally considered by the Committee, such nomination must be seconded by a member of the Committee.
- The Committee will not be permitted to nominate candidates directly.
- All nominations must be submitted online no later than May 21, 2021 in order to be considered.
- All nominations will be forwarded to Committee members for review and voting on June 4, 2021.
- 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.
Wildcatter Award Recipients
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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 |
