Member Recognition

IADC’s various awards proudly recognize individual Members for the ways in which they have impacted both the Association and the industry as a whole. IADC’s Exemplary Service Awards, Contractor of the Year and Chairman’s Anniversary Awards are awarded to those who, through their efforts and over the course of their career, have directly made a difference in safety, training, technology and improved performance for the industry.

Exemplary Service Awards (ESAs) recognize individuals for their outstanding contributions to IADC and their commitment to improving and advancing safety, training and technology throughout the industry. Given at IADC conferences throughout the year. ESAs represent the deep commitment by IADC’s membership to work together to make our industry better.

Contractor of the Year recognizes individual drilling contractors for their lifetime achievements within the drilling industry. The award was established in 1998 and is given annually at IADC’s Annual General Meeting.

Chairman’s Anniversary Award recognizes individuals working in the field who have made a direct impact on improved performance. IADC believes every individual on every rig plays an important role in continually improving performance for the drilling industry. The Chairman’s Anniversary Award is given every five years as part of IADC’s anniversary celebrations.