The Recognition Award was bestowed to individuals whose careers included a long association with the midstream industry. Initiated in 1949, it awarded those whose business careers and relationships have been marked by the integrity and cooperative spirit that is characteristic of the midstream industry.

GPA Midstream awarded its first Recognition Award recipients in 1950. For recipients between 1950-90, contact GPA Midstream

  • 2025

    Jim Johnstone, Consolidated Expert Consultants

    Brett Eldred, Targa

  • 2024

    Kevin Currence, Black & Veatch

    Don Sextro, Targa Resources

    Mike Wood, Cameron, a Schlumberger Company

  • 2023

    Carlos Conerly, ISTI Plant Services

  • 2022

    David Bardeen, Ariel Corporation

    Mark Ruff, Catalytic Combustion Corporation

  • 2021

    Terry Spencer, ONEOK

  • 2020

    Alan Dove, Dove Consulting and Design

    John Mollenkopf (retired), MPLX

  • 2019

    Jon Jasper, Jasper Ventures

    Scott Neil, DCP Midstream

  • 2018

    Steve Tzap, ZAP Engineering and Construction Services

    Scott Neil, DCP Midstream

  • 2012

    Kim Janzen, EOG Resources

    Warren True, Oil and Gas Journal

  • 2011

    Bob Tuttle, New Tech

    Henry Galpin, Pioneer Natural Resources