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An Evening with Energy Leaders
The SMU Cox Maguire Energy Institute proudly presents the L. Frank Pitts Award for Energy Leadership and Innovation to Vicki Hollub, CEO Occidental Petroleum and the Maguire Energy Institute Pioneer Award to Daniel L. Yergin, Vice Chairman S&P Global.
February 16, 2023 at 6:30 PM | The Statler Dallas Hotel | Grand Ballroom, 2nd Level
6:30 PM Cocktail Reception
7:00 PM Dinner, Awards Presentation & Fireside Chat with the Awardees
Black tie optional.
Valet parking provided.
Award Winners

This distinguished award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and innovation in the field of energy. This annual award honors the person selected and recognizes Frank Pitts' legacy of entrpreneurship, ethical leadership and innovation in the energy industry.
Our Nominating Committee selects recipients guided by the following criteria:
- Recipients are leaders in a business, government, or not-for-profit organization related to the field of energy.
- Selected individuals receiving the award will have exhibited outstanding leadership and championed innovation in the broad field of energy, including, but not limited to, innovation in the areas of energy exploration, discovery and production, conventional and enhanced recovery, alternative and sustainable energy sources, oil and gas pipeline transmission and refining, technology, management practices, industry advocacy, and energy education.
- Award recipients have demonstrated business and personal conduct that reflects the highest level of integrity and moral and ethical standards.

The Pioneer Award recognizes individuals for pioneering achievements in the energy industry. This Award is presented periodically to individuals who created a new company, business, technology or furthered the knowledge or progress of the energy industry.
Recipients:
- Are leaders in a business, government, or not-for-profit organization related to the field of energy
- Have distinguished themselves in such a way they are recognized as a leader in the industry either currently or in the past
- Have demonstrated business and personal conduct that reflects the highest level of integrity and moral and ethical standards
Energy Leadership and Innovation
2010 | Ray L. Hunt |
2011 | J. Larry Nichols |
2012 | Mark G. Papa |
2013 | Scott Sheffield |
2014 | David B. Miller |
2015 | Rex W. Tillerson |
2016 | Trevor Rees-Jones |
2017 | Greg L. Armstrong |
2019 | Tim Leach |
2020 | Kenneth A. Hersh |
2021 | Jeff Miller |
Pioneer Award
2011 | Louis A. Beecherl, Jr. |
2011 | William P. Clements, Jr. |
2011 | John P. Harbin |
2012 | Edwin L. Cox |
2016 | Forrest E. Hoglund |
2017 | T. Boone Pickens |
2019 | Cary M. Maguire |
2019 | Bobby B. Lyle |
2020 | W. Herbert Hunt |
2021 | Mike Bowlin |

Sponsor this event to show your leadership in energy.
The Maguire Energy Institute works hand-in-hand with not only our student energy clubs but also other organizations such as the Young Professionals in Energy and other outside groups that support energy education.
The Institute's deep network of contacts provides industry leaders for student events, classroom presentations, curriculumn advice and career guidance. The Maguire Energy Institute Advisory Board includes leading energy professionals that are accessible to all students for networking, guidance and advice.
A Sensible Energy
Future
Days | Leaders | Energy Future |
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2 | 300 | 1 |