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AAPG Home:Behind the Scenes:Honors and Awards:Outstanding Research
Nominated AwardsMichel T. Halbouty Outstanding Leadership
Robert R. Berg Outstanding Research
PAPER AWARDSGabriel Dengo Memorial
Best International Paper
Ziad Beydoun Memorial
Best International Poster
STUDENT AWARDSCarlos Walter M. Campos Memorial
Best International Student Paper
Ozan Sungurlu Memorial
Best International "Student" Poster
T he Robert R. Berg Outstanding Research Award is given in recognition of a singular achievement in petroleum geoscience research. It is AAPG’s fifth highest award, ranking beneath Outstanding Explorer Award and above the Distinguished Service Award. Only one award is given in any calendar year.
The recipient must be an Active AAPG member, living at the time of selection and be willing to be present to receive the award at the time and palce designated by the Executive Committee, normally at the Annual Convention.
Candidates for this award should have distinguished themselves with one or more advancements in the field of petroleum 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 hydrocarbon resources.
Nominations for the Robert R. Berg Outstanding Research Award should be submitted, along with documentation, to the Chairman of the Honors and Awards Committee at Association Headquarters. The committee’s recommendations will be submitted to the Advisory Council who will submit their selection to the Executive Committee for final action.
This award is a plaque containing a sketch of Robert R. Berg along with the rcipient’s name and citation for distinguished contribution to advancement of petroleum geoscience.
The award was established by Executive Committee action in 2006, and it was first awarded in 2008. The Association provides funding to support the initial year’s award. Funding in all subsequent years award comes the Robert R. Berg Award fund, established in the AAPG Foundation.