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OTC Distinguished Achievement Awards Event

S​​ponsorship Opportunities

The desire to give back to the community was a primary driver for the creation of this event. Because of the faithful support of industry-leading companies, more than USD 2 million has been donated to worthy organizations connected to the offshore energy industry or the communities where we operate.

Through these sponsorships, we hope to help a worthy organization and make the most of your corporate philanthropy. To discover how your company's support can help change lives, check out the following sponsorship opportunities and benefits below.

Corporate Sponsor

> 20 invitations to the reception

> Recognition by the emcee during the event as well as logo on sponsor scroll

> Recognition in all pre-event promotions

> Half-page color ad in the OTC 2024 digital conference program

> And more!

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Platinum Sponsor

> 16 invitations to the reception

> Recognition by the emcee during the event as well as logo on sponsor scroll

> Recognition in all pre-event promotions

> Company promotion full color slide—up to one—included on digital meter board at OTC

> And more!

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Gold Sponsor

> 12 invitations to the reception

> Recognition at event with logo on sponsor scroll

> Recognition in all pre-event promotions

> Company promotion full-color slide—up to one—included on digital meter board at OTC

> And more!

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Silver Sponsor

> Six Invitations to the reception

> Recognition at event with logo on sponsor scroll

> Recognition in all pre-event promotions

> Company promotion full-color slide—up to one—included on digital meter board at OTC

> Three complimentary full-conference registrations

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Thank You to Our Distinguished Achievement Award Event Sponsors

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About

The Offshore Technology Conference Distinguished Achievement Awards is a significant event for OTC and its supporters. It recognizes the OTC Distinguished Achievement Award recipients and provides an excellent opportunity for industry executives and leaders to network with colleagues from around the world.

The net proceeds from the awards event are donated to a charitable organization that is in some way connected to the offshore energy industry or to the communities where we operate. Since 1971, approximately USD 2 million has been donated to worthy organizations.

Congratulations to the OTC 2023 Distinguished Achievement Awards Recipients

The Offshore Technology Conference is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Distinguished Achievement Awards. This year, the conference recognizes Skip Ward, PhD for Individual Achievement, ExxonMobil’s Liza Development project in Guyana for Company Achievement, and Guodong (David) Zhan, PhD for Special Citation. Read more

The awards event is significant in that it not only recognizes the award recipients but also raises funds for a worthy cause and provides an excellent opportunity for industry executives and leaders to network with colleagues from around the globe. The net proceeds from the awards event are donated to a charitable organization that is in some way connected to the offshore energy sector or the communities where we operate. More than USD 2 million has been donated to worthy organizations over the last decade. 

OTC selected the Houston Food Bank as the beneficiary of the 2023 Distinguished Achievement Awards Reception. OTC chose the Houston Food Bank in response to the costs and inflation that are impacting food budgets for individuals and families across the city. Visit the Houston Food Bank website to discover more ways to give.

OTC 2023 Distinguished Achievement Award Recipients

E.G. (Skip) Ward was honored with the Distinguished Achievement Award for Individuals for his strategic vision, outstanding work and influence on the offshore industry. Ward’s contributions over the last 50 years have had a tremendous impact on the advancement of offshore and deep-water production and has guided the collaboration and consensus among industry majors.

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ExxonMobil was presented with the OTC Distinguished Achievement Award in recognition of its affiliate ExxonMobil Guyana’s Liza Development offshore Guyana. Liza Phase 1 was one of the fastest projects of its type in the industry, cycling from discovery to production in less than five years, compared to the historical 10-year timeline for projects of this magnitude. Liza Phase 2 then came online about two years after Liza Phase 1. Within eight years of discovery, total production from the Liza field is approaching 400,000 barrels per day — helping to responsibly meet the world’s energy needs at a critical time. 

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OTC’s Special Citation Award was presented to Guodong (David) Zhan for his pioneering spirit, outstanding research, innovation, and technology leadership. Zhan is a world-renowned materials scientist and pre-eminent drill bit expert with a track record of developing advanced technologies from invention through to full commercialization. Zhan's impact on the offshore industry spans decades, from his academic accomplishments through his work in industry in R&D management and leadership.

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