Champions of the next generation of oil and gas professionals

Out of hundreds of nominations across E&P, Service, A&D, Midstream and Finance, we have hand-picked 40 influential individuals who are furthering the goals of their organizations and the industry through their initiative, intelligence and persistence.

We trust that the achievements and promise of this outstanding group of professionals will inspire you as they inspire us. For your introduction to these role models, we invite you to enjoy these video and audio interviews, extended narratives and personal insights.


Be sure to look for the companion profiles in the special supplement of Oil and Gas Investor in November 2020 and available online soon.

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Congratulations to all of our honorees!

Leaders of an industry in transition, this year’s honorees are bold professionals and entrepreneurs.

These young leaders represent varied industry sectors and have earned beyond-their-years experience.

This year’s honorees are willing to embrace new ideas and push the boundaries of industry knowledge.

Amid a difficult year, these honorees offer bright spots and promising signs for the industry’s future.