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Virtual 2023
Virtual 2023
Welcome to the AAPG|AAPG Foundation 2023 Imperial Barrel Award Ceremony! This is the 17th year that AAPG has conducted the prestigious IBA competition. Teams from across the globe have participated entirely in virtual environments for this year's competition. Congratulations to the winning teams and to all the students who participated in the 2023 IBA. Thank you to the sponsors, judges, coordinators, co-chairs and volunteers, without whom this event would not have been possible.
Virtual 2021

Virtual events held via Zoom

Welcome to the AAPG|AAPG Foundation 2021 Imperial Barrel Award Ceremony! This is the 15th year that AAPG has conducted the prestigious IBA competition. Nine teams from across the globe have participated entirely in virtual environments for this year's competition. Congratulations to the winning teams and to all the students who participated in the 2021 IBA. Thank you to the sponsors, judges, coordinators, co-chairs and volunteers, without whom this event would not have been possible.
Virtual 2020

Virtual events held via Zoom

The Imperial Barrel Award (IBA) recognizes the highest academic achievement of exploration geoscience, and in that respect, this year was no different. What was different about this year’s IBA competition is that – due to a global pandemic – the teams had to meet, work, practice and deliver their presentations virtually. Also for the first time, the IBA awards ceremony was held completely online. We invite you to experience the Imperial Barrel Award ceremony on this video. Congratulations to all the participating teams, their advisers and mentors, volunteers, coordinators and co-chairs, and thank you to all the sponsors, without whom this year’s IBA would not have been possible. Welcome to the Awards Presentation of the 2020 Imperial Barrel Award!
ACE 2019

San Antonio, Texas

Miriam Winsten presents 2019 Outstanding Student Chapter Awards at the AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in San Antonio, Texas on May 20, 2019.
Jim Pickens presents 2019 Student Chapter YouTube Video Awards at the AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in San Antonio, Texas on May 20, 2019.
Fred Schroeder receives 2019 Jim Hartman Service to Students Award at the AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in San Antonio, Texas on May 20, 2019.
Beth Strickland and Ayse Uvwo present 2019 Best Student Poster Presentation Awards at the AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in San Antonio, Texas on May 20, 2019.
ACE 2019 AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in San Antonio, Texas on May 20, 2019.
ACE 2018

Salt Lake City, Utah

AAPG IBA 2018 during Annual Convention and Exhibition in Salt Lake City, Utah.
AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the 2018 Annual Convention & Exhibition in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Video produced by AAPG Dubai office showcasing the 2018 IBA Competition in the Middle East Region.
ACE 2017

Houston, Texas

AAPG IBA 2018 during the 2017 Annual Convention & Exhibition in Houston, TX.
AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the 2017 Annual Convention & Exhibition in Houston, TX.
AAPG Support for Students: Future Impacts Start Today. A talk by Paul Britt at Houston Geological Society on 13 February, 2017.
ACE 2016

Calgary, Canada

AAPG IBA 2016 during Annual Convention and Exhibition in Calgary, Canada.
IBA 2016 in the AAPG Middle East Region
ACE 2015

Denver, Colorado

Judith Elliott, Liam Wolfe and Steve Diederichs, students from Queen's University and members of the 2015 IBA Canada Region finalists talk about the IBA competition at the 2015 Young Professionals Reception, Denver, Colorado.
AAPG IBA 2015 during Student Reception at Annual Convention and Exhibition in Denver, Colorado, on May 31, 2015.
HGS Legends Night 2015

19 January, 2015 | Houston, Texas

The Imperial Barrel Award: Finding the Next Legend. Presented by Chris Zahm at Houston Geological Society Legends Night in Houston, Texas on 19 January, 2015.
The History of AAPG/AAPG Foundation Imperial Barrel Award. Presented by David Cook at Houston Geological Society Legends Night in Houston, Texas on 19 January, 2015.
Imperial Barrel Award: University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the Gulf Coast Section. Presented by Mary Broussard at Houston Geological Society Legends Night in Houston, Texas on 19 January, 2015.
ACE 2014

Houston, Texas

AAPG IBA 2014 during Annual Convention and Exhibition in Houston.
Bill Houston and Pete MacKenzie receive the 2014 Jim Hartman Service to Students Award at the AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in Houston, Texas.
AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the 2014 Annual Convention & Exhibition in Houston, TX.
Sue Waters presents 2014 Best Student Poster Presentation Awards at the AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in Houston, Texas.
Abul Jamaluddin presents 2014 Outstanding Student Chapter Awards at the AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in Houston, Texas.
ACE 2013

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

AAPG IBA 2013 during Annual Convention and Exhibition in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Sue Waters presents 2013 Best Student Poster Presentation Awards at the AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Abul Jamaluddin presents 2013 Outstanding Student Chapter Awards at the AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Lee Avary receives the 2013 Jim Hartman Service to Students Award at the AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the 2013 Annual Convention & Exhibition in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
ACE 2012

Long Beach, California

Connie Mongold and Steve Veal receive 2012 Jim Hartman Service to Students Award at the AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in Long Beach, California.
AAPG IBA 2012 during Annual Convention and Exhibition in Long Beach, California. Director and Editor: Bogdan Michka, Web Producer, AAPG Communications Department.
AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in Long Beach, California on April 23, 2012.
Jessica Poteet presents Student Chapter YouTube Video Awards at 2012 AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in Long Beach, California on April 23, 2012.
Sue Waters presents 2012 Best Student Poster Presentation Awards at 2012 AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in Long Beach, California on April 23, 2012.
Jose Gutierrez presents Outstanding Student Chapter Awards at 2012 AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in Long Beach, California on April 23, 2012.
RMR 2011
RMR 2011
Video footage of 10th Annual Rocky Mountain Rendezvous as seen on KCWY13 News.
ACE 2011

Houston, Texas

Imperial Barrel Awards (IBA) at the AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the 2011 Annual Convention & Exhibition in Houston, Texas.
Chuck Caughey receives 2011 Jim Hartman Service to Students Award at the AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in Houston, Texas.
ACE 2011 AAPG/SEPM Student Reception at Annual Convention & Exhibition in Houston, TX.
Terry Woods presents Outstanding Student Chapter Awards at the AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in Houston, Texas on April 11, 2011.
Video produced by AAPG London office showcasing the 2011 IBA Competition in the European Region.
ACE 2010

New Orleans, Louisiana

Imperial Barrel Awards (IBA) at the AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 12, 2010.
AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during AAPG Annual Convention & Exhibition 2010 New Orleans, Louisiana.
Terry Woods presents Outstanding Student Chapter Awards at the AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 12, 2010.
Bob Shoup receives 2010 Jim Hartman Service to Students Award at the AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in New Orleans, Louisiana.
ACE 2009

Denver, Colorado

AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in Denver, CO in 2009.
Imperial Barrel Awards (IBA) at the AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in Denver, Colorado.
Terry Woods presents Outstanding Student Chapter Awards at 2009 AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in Denver, Colorado.
William Hottman and Susan Waters receive 2009 Jim Hartman Service to Students Award at the AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in Denver, Colorado.
ACE 2008

San Antonio, Texas

Robert Clarke receives 2008 Jim Hartman Service to Students Award at the AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in San Antonio, Texas.
AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in San Antonio, Texas on May 13, 2008.
Rod Nelson presents Outstanding Student Chapter Awards at 2008 AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in San Antonio, Texas.
AAPG IBA 2008 during Student Reception at Annual Convention and Exhibition in San Antonio, Texas, April 21, 2008.

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