The Chief Roughneck Award has presented annually since 1955 by U.S. Steel Tubular Products, Inc., a subsidiary of United States Steel Corporation. It honors the highest ideals of the petroleum industry and is awarded to honor the achievements and character of a petroleum executive. Recently it has been presented at the annual meeting of the Independent Petroleum Association of America in San Antonio, Texas. The bronze Joe Roughneck bust, created by Torg Thompson and presented to each Chief Roughneck recipient, began life in Lone Star Steel Company print advertising. Joe Roughneck's sculpture has been dedicated in several oil patch parks, saluted by governors, and featured in newspaper and magazine articles. The award is recognized as one of the most meaningful honors in the industry; the award and the character behind it symbolize the spirit, determination, leadership and integrity of individuals who have made a lasting impression on the energy industry.
Winners 2014 – Jeffrey L. Ventura, president and chief executive officer, Range Resources 2013 – Bruce H. Vincent, president and director, Swift Energy Company 2012 – Charles D. Davidson, chairman and CEO, Noble Energy, Inc. 2011 – Michael C. Linn, executive chairman, Linn Energy, LLC 2010 – Aubrey K. McClendon, chairman and CEO, Chesapeake Energy Corporation 2009 – Harold Korell, chairman of the board, Southwestern Energy Company 2008 – Diemer True, chairman and founder, The Diamond Companies of Wyoming 2007 – John B. Walker, president and chief executive officer, EnerVest, Ltd. 2006 – Mark Papa, president, EOG Resources, Inc. 2005 – Ray L. Hunt, chief executive officer, Hunt Oil Company 2004 – George M. Yates, chairman and president, HEYCO Energy Group, Inc. 2003 – Robert J. Allison, Jr., chairman, president and chief executive officer, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation 2002 – Robert L. Nance, president and chief executive officer, Nance Petroleum Corporation 2001 – James Cleo Thompson, Jr., chairman and president, Thompson Petroleum Corporation 2000 – J. Larry Nichols, chairman, president and chief executive officer, Devon Energy 1999 – Lew O. Ward, chairman and chief executive officer, Ward Petroleum 1998 – Jon Rex Jones, chairman, Jones Energy, Ltd. and, chairman, EnerVest Management Company 1997 – George A. Alcorn, president, Alcorn Exploration 1996 – John A. Yates, president, Yates Petroleum Corporation 1995 – Eugene L. Ames, Jr., chairman, president and chief executive officer, Venus Exploration Inc. 1994 – C.J. (Pete) Silas, chairman, Phillips Petroleum Company 1993 – Danny H. Conklin, partner, Philcon Development Company 1992 – Irene S. Wischer, president and chief executive officer, Panhandle Producing Company 1991 – George P. Mitchell, chairman and president, Mitchell Energy & Development Company 1990 – Chester R. Upham, owner and general manager, Upham Gas Company 1989 – Raymond H. Hefner Jr., chairman and chief executive officer, Bonray Energy Corporation 1988 – Robert G. Fowler, president and chief operating officer, Enserch Exploration 1987 – E.L. (Chick) Williamson, chairman and chief executive officer, Louisiana Land and Exploration Company 1986 – Lloyd N. Unsell, president, IPAA 1985 – A.V. Jones Jr., chairman, Jones Company 1984 – Kye Trout Jr., owner and chief executive officer, Energy Resources 1983 – Dean A. McGee, chairman and chief executive officer, Kerr-McGee 1982 – Jack M. Allen, president and chief executive officer, Alpar Resources 1981 – Robert O. Anderson, chairman and chief executive officer, Atlantic Richfield 1980 – Edwin L. Cox, chairman and chief executive officer, Cox Oil & Gas Company 1979 – L. Frank Pitts, owner, Pitts Oil Company 1978 – J. Hugh Liedtke, chairman and chief executive officer, Pennzoil Company 1977 – Charles H. Murphy Jr., chairman, Murphy Oil Company 1976 – R.L. (Bob) Foree, owner, Foree Oil 1975 – C. John Miller, partner, Miller Brothers 1974 – Roy Guffey, owner, Roy Guffey Drilling Company 1973 – Wayne E. Glenn, president, Continental Oil Company 1972 – W.A. Moncrief, president and chief executive officer, Moncrief Oil 1971 – M.A. (Mike) Wright, chairman and chief executive officer, Humble Oil & Refining Company 1970 – W.F. (Dink) Dalton, president, Placid Oil Company 1969 – Jack E. Kadane, owner, G.E. Kadane & Son 1968 – L.B. Meaders, chief executive officer, Halliburton Company 1967 – E.D. Brockett Jr., chairman and chief executive officer, Gulf Oil Corporation 1966 – H.L. Hunt, chairman and chief executive officer, Hunt Oil Company 1965 – H.A. (Dave) True, partner, True Oil and True Drilling 1964 – J. Harold Dunn, chairman, Shamrock Oil and Gas Corporation 1963 – Bruce C. Clardy, president, L.R. Development, Limited 1962 – partner, Rowan and Hope 1961 – Johnny Mitchell, president, Jade Oil, vice chairman, Christie, Mitchell & Mitchell 1960 – Earl Hollandsworth, partner, Hollandsworth Oil Company 1959 – J.L. (Slatz) Latimer, chairman, Magnolia Petroleum and Magnolia Pipe Line Company 1958 – Guy I. Warren, vice president and part owner, Renwar Oil Corporation 1957 – Arch Rowan, owner, Rowan Drilling Company 1956 – Jake L. Hamon, partner, Hamon Oil 1955 – R.E. (Bob) Smith, independent
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External links Official site of winners Meet Joe Roughneck