The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals for exceptional efforts and achievements over their career that have led to lasting benefits to GPA Midstream and to the midstream industry.

Initiated in 2012, the award honors the leadership, service and general contributions of extraordinary individuals within the midstream industry.

The award is conferred as deemed appropriate by the GPA Midstream Awards Committee. It is presented at the GPA Midstream Convention during the Membership Meeting and Chairman’s Luncheon.

  • 2025

    Johnny Dreyer, GPA Midstream

  • 2024

    David Bardeen, Ariel Corp.

    Jerry Bullin, Bryan Research

    Bill Ward, Superior Pipeline

  • 2023

    Robert Mitchell, Carrera Gas Companies

    Chris Lindenberg, Western Filter Company

  • 2022

    Harvey Hensley

  • 2021

    Dan McCartney

  • 2020

    Gary Bartlett, Bartlett Equipment Company

  • 2019

    Francis Foret, Targa Resources

  • 2018

    Dr. Karl Gerdes

  • 2017

    Robert R. Reis, GPA Midstream General Counsel

  • 2016

    B. Gene Goar, Goar Sulfur Services & Assistance

    Brian Price, Black & Veatch