SPE International Awards
Dates and Deadlines
18 September | Nominations Open
15 February | Nominations Close
25 February | CV/Resume or LinkedIn Profile & Supporting Letter(s) Due
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Lori Davis
Awards & Recognition Manager
International awards recognize individuals who make significant technical and professional contributions to the petroleum engineering profession and to the worldwide oil and gas industry.
- International nominations will remain active for three years. Please do not submit a new nomination each year.
- International nominations require a minimum of one letter of support, maximum of six, to be uploaded by individual contributors.
- International nominations require candidates to upload their CV/Resume or LinkedIn profile.
- International awards are presented annually at ATCE.
NOTE: Effective immediately, the regional and international awards programs will no longer be tied together. Beginning with the 2026 awards season, regional award winners will no longer be eligible to be moved to the international level of competition. If a regional nominator wishes for their winning regional candidate to be considered at the international level, they must submit a new international nomination.
Please View the Following Presentation Prior to Submitting a Nomination
Complete List of SPE International Awards
SPE Stephen A. Holditch Visionary Leadership Award
SPE Robert Earll McConnell Award
SPE Anthony F. Lucas Gold Medal for Technical Leadership
SPE John Franklin Carll Award for Distinguished Professionals
SPE Lester C. Uren Award for Technical Excellence
SPE DeGolyer Distinguished Service Medal
SPE Charles F. Rand Memorial Gold Medal
Prior to submitting a nomination, it is imperative that you thoroughly review the full presentation found above.
Completions Optimization and Technology Award
Data Science and Engineering Analytics Award
Health, Safety, and Environment Award
Production and Operations Award
Projects, Facilities and Construction Award
Reservoir Description and Dynamics Award
Sustainability and Stewardship in the Oil and Gas Industry Award
Prior to submitting a nomination, it is imperative that you thoroughly review the full presentation found above.
Prior to submitting a nomination, it is imperative that you thoroughly review the full presentation found above.
Distinguished Achievement Award for Petroleum Engineering Faculty
Prior to submitting a nomination, it is imperative that you thoroughly review the full presentation found above.
Prior to submitting a nomination, it is imperative that you thoroughly review the full presentation found above.
SPE Giovanni Paccaloni Young Professional Service Award
Prior to submitting a nomination, it is imperative that you thoroughly review the full presentation found above.
International Award Recipient Resource Center*
*Please access the following link only if you are a 2025 International Award Recipient who has received a formal letter from the SPE President notifying you of your selection for a 2025 International Award. If you are not an award recipient, kindly refrain from attempting to access this portal.