Recognition
In addition to our International and Regional Awards program, SPE recogizes our members for their dedication and support of the Society, such as maintaining membership, recruiting members and peer review participation.
Recruit Members
Earn both rewards and free membership with your recruitment efforts.
SPE Patron Program
The SPE Patron Program is an opportunity to share the benefit of membership with your colleagues. You can take pride in supporting the Society while earning credits for recruiting new members. When your referrals join SPE, they will gain access to all the benefits membership has to offer. The SPE Patron Program awards free membership upon achieving specific recruitment milestones for qualified referrals. Bulk dues participants and student members are not eligible.
Recruitment Milestone
5 | 1 year free membership
10 | 2 years free membership
25 | 3 years free membership
50 | 5 years free membership
75 | 10 years free membership
100 | Life membership (Century Club Member inductee. Century Club status can be achieved through either program.)
The Century Club
Individual professional members who recruit 100 or more new members will automatically become a part of the Century Club. Benefits for this achievement include life membership, which waives dues, and recognition on SPE's website and at the ATCE annual banquet. Bulk dues program participants and student members are exempt from earning the Century Club award.
Maintain Membership
25-Year Member
With at least 25 years of continuous membership in SPE, this select group of members is welcomed to visit with peers in the 25-Year Club Lounge during the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition.
30-Year Senior Member
After 30 years of continuous membership with SPE and at the age of 60, a member is automatically upgraded to Senior Member. Senior Members receive a 50-percent reduction in membership fees.
Legion of Honor
After 50 years of continuous membership in SPE, a member is automatically inducted into the Legion of Honor. Members in the Legion of Honor are exempt from dues. They also receive a certificate and lapel pin in honor of their achievement, free registration for all SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibitions, and recognition in the Journal of Petroleum Technology.
A Peer Apart Recognition
We recognize the dedicated members who have been involved in the peer review of 100 or more papers. Members who commit their time to peer review papers make substantial contributions to the industry’s literature by helping to ensure that the papers published in SPE’s technical journals are of the highest quality. Over time, these individuals volunteer hundreds of hours to the Society, making SPE journals a valuable resource for the industry.
Learn more about the peer review process.