NDPC Opens Nominations for 2018 Annual Achievement Awards
The North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC) is accepting nominations for its Industry Achievement Awards, which honor individuals and companies for outstanding achievements within and on behalf of the industry. The NDPC is seeking nominees for the following awards:
Excellence in Safety Award
The award for Excellence in Safety recognizes a company or individual that has gone above and beyond to create a culture of safety in the workplace through new technologies or products, advanced training or other initiatives. NDPC member companies that have implemented new products, processes, or training that has improved safety awareness or at their company are eligible to apply for this award.
Environmental Stewardship Award
The Environmental Stewardship Award recognizes a company that has deployed technological advancements, efforts, or initiatives that have contributed to cleaner, more efficient operations or helped improve habitat, grasslands, waterways, parks or other conservation efforts. North Dakota Petroleum Council member companies that can demonstrate how they are making a positive contribution to the environment are eligible for this award.
Community Engagement Award
The Community Engagement Award celebrates the spirit of community in the Bakken. This award will recognize an NDPC member company or individual who embodies this spirit by working to build better relationships through unique programs, events or other initiatives that bring industry and stakeholders together. To be eligible, this company or individual must display a commitment to education about the industry, community service and have participated in volunteer activities or coordinated events or activities aimed at community outreach.
Nominations will be accepted through August 15, 2018. There is no cost to the event and individuals or companies may nominate themselves. The winners will be honored at the NDPC Annual Meeting in Fargo, ND, September 24-26, 2018. Nominees must be NDPC members or employees of NDPC member companies. To view the nomination criteria or submit a nomination, visit https://www.ndoil.org/menu-pages/about/awards/annual-industry-achievement-awards/.