Nominations Due Mar 1, 2024

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The Merit Awards Committee needs your input to ensure proper recognition of the outstanding volunteer contributions made by our members and friends of the Association, and to ensure that the Award Recipients continue to reflect the high standards of commitment and dedication to the Association and to the community as they have in the past.

The Award categories are

1. The Herb Hughes Memorial Award

           The Herb Hughes Memorial is our Association's highest and most prestigious award. It is intended to give recognition to a member who has shown repeated outstanding contributions to our Association and industry and whose professional conduct continues to be exemplary.  The Merit Awards Committee will reserve the right not to make the award if there is not an eligible recipient.  This policy will maintain the award's high standards.

2. CALEP Distinguished Citizen Award

           One (1) special Landman will be honoured for his/her accomplishments outside of CALEP through volunteer work in the community or petroleum industry which enhances the image of our profession and our Association.  The Merit Awards Committee will reserve the right not to make the award if there is not an eligible recipient.  This policy will maintain the award's high standards.

3. CALEP Award of Merit

           Up to three (3) awards will be made to CALEP Members who have made significant contributions to the Association by their participation on committees and in special events during any of the previous 5 years from 2019-2023.  The Executive and Directors are exempt and at least one (1) winner must not be a Committee Chairman.

4. CALEP Outstanding Graduate Award 

One (1) award will be given to a former or existing student volunteer of CALEP who has graduated from an accredited university or college within the last 3 years.  This individual will have demonstrated enthusiasm, energy, an interest in volunteerism within their educational program and the Association, and a willingness to make a positive contribution to our Association during 2019-2023. 

5. Bright Lights Award 

Up to three (3) awards will be given in each of the areas surface, minerals and contracts to junior members of CALEP (membership < 5 years) who has demonstrated enthusiasm, energy, and a willingness to make a positive contribution to our Association during 2019-2023.

6. Volunteer Supporter Award 

One (1) award will be given to a company that has actively encouraged its employees to get involved in our industry and Association. CALEP is run by volunteers, and we would like to recognize those companies who give their full support to their employees’ participation.

7. Friends of CALEP Award

           Four (4) to eight (8) awards will be made to companies or individuals who have significantly contributed to our Association.  In valuing the contributions, special consideration shall be given to the types of contributions or services provided to the Association and any non-monetary support.

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