AAPG Europe Region Awards 2017 website
 


THE AWARDEES

 

The American Association of Petroleum Geologists – Europe Region is delighted to announce the winners of the Europe Region AAPG Awards 2017, a first edition of the ceremony to congratulate your colleagues of the industry for their contributions to the advance of the geosciences

The winners were nominated by AAPG members and the votes counting was done by the Europe Region Honors and Awards Committee, lead by Andrea Moscariello.












 
   
   
   


   AAPG EUROPE EXPLORER OF THE YEAR
     AAPG EUROPE EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
  AAPG EUROPE ENERGY GEOSCIENCE RESEARCH AWARD 
     AAPG EUROPE PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD

  Luca Bertelli
  Reinhard Sachsenhofer
  Brian Horsfield
  Victor Vega

 

The awards ceremony will be held during the Opening Ceremony of International Conference and Exhibition 2017, held in the ExCel London, on Sunday 15 October, at 5pm, and be followed by the Icebreaker Reception. 

 

THE AWARDS

 

 
               
 AAPG EUROPE EXPLORER OF THE YEAR     AAPG EUROPE EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR   AAPG EUROPE ENERGY GEOSCIENCE RESEARCH AWARD    AAPG EUROPE PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD   
 This award is given in recognition of outstanding contributions to the exploration for energy resources by individuals or teams with emphasis on a recent discovery (last five years).  
 This award is given in recognition of outstanding contributions to geological education in the energy sector. Contributions leading to consideration for this award will involve the teaching and counseling of students at university level, contributions to the education of the public, and management of educational programs may also be recognized. Consideration should emphasize contributions to the teaching of students, guidance of student research, research and scientific publications, university and community activities, and involvement in the activities of scientific/professional organizations.		   This award is given in recognition of a singular achievement in energy geoscience research. Candidates should have distinguished themselves with one or more advancements in the field of energy geoscience. The advancement(s) could be in the form of; proving, developing or advancing a theory; demonstrating a new approach to solving a problem; developing a new methodology or technology; application of existing theories, concepts approaches, methodology or technology to increased exploration or production of energy resources.     This award is given to recognize contributions by individuals to public affairs and to encouraging geoscientists to take a more active part in such affairs. Contributions are not limited to, but may be in, education of the public, politicians, thought leaders, etc., on the application of geoscience to the general welfare of the community. The field is not restricted to petroleum, but may be in land use, conservation of natural resources, etc..