The finalists for 2011’s hotly-contested Oil & Gas UK Awards have been announced, as the industry prepares to honour its brightest stars. Sponsored by Shell U.K. Limited, the Oil & Gas UK Awards will be held on 3 November at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre.

Prizes will be awarded in five categories, three of which are presented to individuals, at what is one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the calendar.

Glen Cayley, Vice President – Technical for Shell, said: “Shell is delighted to once again be sponsoring the Oil & Gas UK Awards.  The event continues to celebrate and highlight the successes of our industry and put a spotlight on the achievements of some very talented individuals.”

Finalists for the three individual awards are:

Overall Excellence (recognising outstanding achievement by young people working in the UK offshore oil and gas industry) – sponsored by Marathon Oil U.K. LLC.

• Abderrahim Doghmi, ACE Petroleum Engineer, BP
• Ann Davies, Well Intervention Engineer (Subsea), BP
• Glyn Waterhouse, Development Engineer, TOTAL E&P UK Ltd

Young Technician of the Year (recognising the vital contribution of the industry's young technicians) – sponsored by OPITO.

• Graeme Falconer, NDT Technician/Trainee Specialist NDT, CAN (Offshore) Limited
• John Piper, Instrument Technician, BP Exploration
• Kevin McDonald, Lead Engineer, Flexlife

Mentoring (recognising the important role mentors play in passing on their knowledge and expertise to the next generation of oil and gas workers) – sponsored by Chevron Upstream Europe.

• Alan Johnson, Principal Petrophysicist, Shell U.K. Limited
• Paul Martin, Platform Trainer, Petrofac
• Steven McGhie, Rotating Equipment & HVAC Technical Authority, TOTAL E&P UK Ltd

Two awards are for excellent corporate performance. Finalists in these categories are:

People Development (recognising the outstanding commitment made by an organisation in developing its most important asset, its people) – sponsored by University of Aberdeen.

• CAN Offshore Ltd
• Cape
• RBG Limited

Business Efficiency (recognising innovation in the delivery of improved operational performance) – sponsored by Apache North Sea Limited.
• KCA DEUTAG Drilling Ltd
• RBG Limited
• Shell U.K. Limited

Malcolm Webb, Oil & Gas UK's chief executive, said: "This year’s showpiece event promises to be perhaps the best yet. I’m constantly taken aback by the sheer quality of the entries we receive as each year seems to surpass the last.

"The commitment, dedication and expertise we have seen in the entries is nothing short of outstanding. It’s right that we honour the people like these who help make the UK oil and gas industry the dynamic, vibrant and forward-thinking industry that it is.

“I look forward to being able to join my colleagues throughout the industry in paying tribute to all of the finalists on the night. I wish all of them the very best of luck.”

All winners will be presented with a specially commissioned glass trophy by guest of honour, Sir Robert Smith MP before an audience of leading industry figures. Winners in the individual categories will also receive a cheque for £500.

Click here for further information on the awards or to book a table at the AECC for the event. Alternatively,telephone 01224 577250.

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